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Machiavellian said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
I must say Microsoft hires great people who know how to clear up shitstorms. Rarely do you ever catch them in one.


Actually its policy for no employee to speak about anything MS, partners or competitors related as it is something that will get you instantly fired.  I worked for MS in the past and the policy back then was pretty iron clad so I doubt anything has changed.  If MS did not fire Orth then you can believe there will be a media black out from the guy and some type of displanary action held.  You will not see another comment from Mr. Orth for probably as long as he remains at MS.  I am sure his twitter account isnt locked because he choose to do it but MS demanded he do it.

My guess is he won't make it through.  He's pretty low on the totem pole, and expendable.  Fortunately he wasn't still with LucasArts, but unfortunately he opened his mouth at the wrong time.