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if microsoft, dell, hp etc...wanted u to be in their commercial, would u?
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Nov 11, 2005, 01:32 PM
 
you'd have to say i love using windows xp for example.

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Nov 11, 2005, 01:38 PM
 
Are we allowed to make it look stupid like a lot of those old Apple switch ads did?

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Nov 11, 2005, 01:39 PM
 
Has ironknee got an offer?
     
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Nov 11, 2005, 01:40 PM
 
Definitely yes. It would be so unbelievable for all people who know me. And I'd have so much fun telling how stupid they (Dell, M$ etc.) are. And I'd buy the coolest Mac available from the money. And I'd go to talkshows and tell that it was much fun but that I actally use Apple. And, first of all, I'd make sure the contract does not forbid the above things…
     
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Nov 11, 2005, 01:43 PM
 
Hella yeah I'd do it. It'd be so funny. I'd get a copy of it for myself and we could all laugh about it for years to come.

And of course I'd use the money to promote the Macintosh platform.

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Nov 11, 2005, 01:45 PM
 
I'd only be in one of those really cool HP "Picture Book" spots...those are amazing.
     
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Nov 11, 2005, 01:53 PM
 
Nope. I already have to sell HP packages at Best Buy. Though I much enjoy selling the Macs there
     
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Nov 11, 2005, 01:55 PM
 
I think the'd take me:

Hello there, I am andreas_g4 and I love using Windows XP

IMO, I especially pronounce "love" and "XP" in a very professional manner.

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Nov 12, 2005, 06:13 AM
 
i would but that's only because i'll do anything for money
     
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Nov 13, 2005, 12:04 AM
 
No. I wouldn't do it, not if it were promoting a typical WinXP home machine.
High-end workstations/blade/server perhaps, but I wouldn't go on-air and tell people how much I love Windows. kak, gag, uhg.
     
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Nov 13, 2005, 01:06 AM
 
I'd do it.

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Nov 13, 2005, 01:27 AM
 
It's one thing to act, it's another to promote a life choice you do not agree with.
     
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Nov 13, 2005, 01:55 AM
 
Originally Posted by Salty
It's one thing to act, it's another to promote a life choice you do not agree with.
Kids sure say the darndest things.
     
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Nov 13, 2005, 02:20 AM
 
Originally Posted by iMOTOR
Kids sure say the darndest things.
Seriously you won't ever hear me say, "Screw around kids, just make sure you use a condom"
or, "It's OK to do whatever feels good" or "It's OK to hate people based on their race" or "Use Windows it rocks!" or even "I like pop"
     
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Nov 13, 2005, 05:35 AM
 
Originally Posted by Salty
It's one thing to act, it's another to promote a life choice you do not agree with.
You're taking the whole Mac v. Win thing to seriously.

Using a windows computer isn't a "life choice". It's simply using a tool. Sometimes you can't afford the right tool, or sometimes any tool will get the job done. Mechanics would all like to use Snap-on, but sometimes we settle for a cheaper wrench. And sometimes we are forced use that wrench as a hammer. In the end, if the job gets done that's what matters.

Sometimes I have to use a windows-based computer and it hasn't ended my life. Now if they wanted me to say "Buy a Windows-based computer, it's better than an Apple computer", then I couldn't do it. But if they wanted me to say "Playing games on a PC is fun." then I would have no problem doing it. I love solitaire.
     
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Nov 13, 2005, 05:57 AM
 
Yes, money is money.
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Jeff ******* says (9:19 AM): Eww, Ottawa is gross. It's infested with politicians, and presently, 1 Harper as well.
     
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Nov 13, 2005, 05:58 AM
 
Originally Posted by chris_h
i would but that's only because i'll do anything for money
Reallllly im willing to put that to the test hehe
Brian says (9:16 AM): I was looking at houses in Ottawa... I actually have a temptation in me to move
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Nov 13, 2005, 06:11 AM
 
Originally Posted by andreas_g4
I think the'd take me:

Hello there, I am andreas_g4 and I love using Windows XP

IMO, I especially pronounce "love" and "XP" in a very professional manner.



But seriously, i´d do it. Life is too short and money helps to save my peace of mind. It´s not p*rn, no weapons, drugs, cigs, alc; it´s just an OS and people DO HAVE the choice...


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Nov 13, 2005, 07:31 AM
 
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Nov 13, 2005, 07:51 AM
 
No, I wouldn't.
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Nov 13, 2005, 08:22 AM
 
Originally Posted by euphras


But seriously, i´d do it. Life is too short and money helps to save my peace of mind. It´s not p*rn, no weapons, drugs, cigs, alc; it´s just an OS and people DO HAVE the choice...
I'd rather do the p*rn.
     
   
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