http://gizmodo.com/the-xbox-one-just-got-way-worse-and-its-our-fault-514411905?utm_campaign=socialflow_gizmodo_twitter&utm_source=gizmodo_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/415505/blog/opinion-why-the-xbox-one-u-turn-is-both-a-blessing-and-curse/

http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/19/4446356/back-to-reality-microsofts-new-xbox-one-policies-retreat-from-the-future

Where were these folks a couple weeks ago? I see people in the comments section lamenting the changes. What the hell is going on? Are we now going to see journalists pull a similar 180 and start praising the old policiies? People need to make up their mind.

I have always been for them, and still am
My hope is that MS will go back to the original vision some time after launch, or at least offer people who are interest the option of doing so.

Those people were lambasted and bullied for speaking out against the uproar of hate. I would happily opt into Microsoft's vision if they gave me the chance, I think the old system has had it's day and it was the right time to start making the transition (in my case at least).