Pfizer and Microsoft go after Viagra Spammers 205
Weird_Hock writes "This story from Reuters
tells about the joint effort from Pfizer and Microsoft to go after illegal sellers of Viagra. Pfizer is going after the sellers and Microsoft after the spammers. Looks like they're targeting both sides of the money chain."
No Case (Score:5, Funny)
Microsoft should double-dip and file a parallel lawsuits against spammers who sell Full Version WinXP PRO for $35.
Stop taking the fun out of life! (Score:5, Funny)
But they'll never get my... my... ohmigod, what do I have left??
There's a joke here (Score:2, Funny)
Analysts.. (Score:5, Funny)
As always (Score:5, Funny)
Re:oh no! (Score:2, Funny)
but then where will i get my illicit viagra that i so desparately need
Make sure you also buy Absorbine Jr. for when your arm gets sore.
How about castration??? (Score:3, Funny)
Just maybe... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:No Case (Score:2, Funny)
Re:There's a joke here (Score:5, Funny)
let the jokes begin! (Score:5, Funny)
Someone is gonna be in a world of hurt.
MS and pfizer are going to spread some love around.
There will be swelling in some lawyers'...pockets.
No carrots for the spammers. Just some bloated, throbbing, heavy-handed...sticks.
hmm (Score:4, Funny)
First draft of the press release: (Score:5, Funny)
"These guys think they can keep profits rising endlessly," complained a Pfizer spokesperson. "They are really beginning to poke us in the eye with their nonsense. We are a big company, and Viagra has helped up grow considerably. We won't let these crooks cut our profits off prematurely."
(Memo to editorial staff: Does the above sound right? Something seems a bit odd.)
Re:hmm (Score:5, Funny)
Vested interest? (Score:4, Funny)
I wonder if Microsoft has an ulterior motive in this whole crackdown.
Thank you. I'm here all week.
Re:Analysts.. (Score:5, Funny)
It's just a front: (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Stop taking the fun out of life! (Score:5, Funny)
"This is my rifle, this is my gun, this is for killing, this is for fun."
I knew Bill was getting old... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:No Case (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Why not go after the users? (Score:5, Funny)
That's ironic... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Analysts.. (Score:4, Funny)
With "LongHorn" coming out.... (Score:2, Funny)
"Short-limp horn" is not nearly as compelling!
And in other news.... (Score:3, Funny)
Critics point out that the first version of any product from Microsoft never stays up for long, and that users should wait for the second release, unless they are willing to accept permanent loss of data assets.
Re:Analysts.. (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Stop taking the fun out of life! (Score:4, Funny)
You still have sex! I guess if you are going with the sex, drugs, and rock and roll theme.
Howdy partner! Let me be the first to welcome you to Slashdot! Have a nice day!
Merger (Score:3, Funny)
I wonder ... (Score:3, Funny)
A killer combination... (Score:2, Funny)
That doesn't sound good
At least they're not assholes... (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Analysts.. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Shouldn't the headline really read: (Score:5, Funny)
"Pfizer and Microsoft erect barriers to Viagra spam."
"Pfizer and Microsoft have the balls to go after Viagra spammers."
Re:Analysts.. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Analysts.. (Score:1, Funny)
With the help of Pfizer, Microsoft hardens its stance against spammers.
Microsoft and Pfizer join forces -- can the release of "Longhorn" far off?
Re:First draft of the press release: (Score:1, Funny)
Re:First draft of the press release: (Score:3, Funny)
OEM viagra (Score:2, Funny)
Simple (Score:3, Funny)
1) Threaten spammers
2) Buy out or eliminate
3) Pick up the spamming technology and patents
4) Bundle with windows
5) CTRL-ALT-DEL to log on and would you like some V1@gR@ with that?
Obligatory lame Leno joke about Viagra (Score:2, Funny)
JAY: Hey Kevin.. just read the newspaper..
KEVIN: What, Jay.. chortle, gahahaha..
JAY: and get this--true story!!--a train was derailed today--i'm not making this up here!
KEVIN: *laughs*
JAY: Apparently, Hillary Clinton Lewinsky Viagra William Hung Bush's Pretzel!!!
KEVIN: *laughs hysterically and strums a few nonsensical bass notes*