At least they quickly responded to this claim. If indeed a third party was responsible for the code copying i am not sure how Plurk could get punitive damages against Microsoft. They might still be able to get an award for any benefit Microsoft has gained through using the code though.

It's not like microsoft cares. They might have even known about it.
"Oh! I didn't know. I'm sorry! Can you forgive me?" - simple and effective

Sadly, this is typical Chinese unscrupulous business practice that we see surface again and again in virtually every industry. It makes one wonder if corruption and deception are 'virtues' in China. I wish I could say that I was just being a bigot but, unfortunately, the examples are everywhere.

Until China figures out how to integrate integrity and compassion into their culture, I will make great effort avoid buying Chinese anything as much as possible.

Sadly, this is typical M$ unscrupulous business practice that we see surface again and again in virtually every industry. It makes one wonder if corruption and deception are 'virtues' in M$. I wish I could say that I was just being a bigot but, unfortunately, the examples are everywhere.

Until M$ figures out how to integrate integrity and compassion into their "business practices", I will make great effort avoid buying M$ anything as much as possible.

Guest 1: You Attack China ....But not Microsoft whose practices aren't alien to us.

I don't think Microsoft would steal it but more like base its code off of it since its a big company I think It would be able to do its own things.

Hey Guest 2, Guest 1 here. It's true that MS is far from perfect and should take some responsibility for outsourcing code generation to the lowest 'third world' bidders to try to save $ rather than supporting talented workers in their home turf. A clear karmic lesson here for us all.