Microsoft shows unusual paranoia on Twitter

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives.

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Now that's commitment. Or fear.

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2016 has seen Microsoft gain in confidence.

This doesn't mean, however, that there isn't fright in the air. I judge this from the activity of its Office Twitter account.

When Twitterer @OfficialchinXS mused: "Word 2016 has been the worst year yet," coupled with a weeping emoji, Microsoft was deeply saddened.

Actually, hurt would be a better description. For its official Office Twitter account must have tortured itself for three days, before it replied: "@Officialchinxs Ouch. Do you have any feedback for us?"

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