A Letter from Netizens: We’re Disappointed by the Fight Between Tencent and 360
~Ma Xiao: Right as netizens emerged from the Mengniu Dairy Group scandal, we have been dragged into a dispute between Tencent Inc. and the 360 Anti-virus Inc. The internet is a big cesspool and none of us can cleanse ourselves of the shit.
~Bai Zongzi: It doesn’t make sense for Tencent Inc. to block 360 anti-virus or any other software. I think it is short-sighted and Tencent must eat the bitter fruit of a high fine or providing compensation for its users due to its recklessness.
~q328138860 (Adapted from a poem): I’ve always has a simple life, which was disrupted by the conflict between 360 and the Tencent yesterday, putting me in a predicament. Your battle is intervening in my freedom of choice. I’m disappointed that we common people have such a small voice which cannot be heard and we are of no concern to the giants.
Original Article: [Chinese]
QQ Users are not Weapons
By Huang Liming
~China’s Internet firm Tencent on Wednesday said it is shutting down its popular instant messaging service QQ on computers installed with 360 Safe run by the company’s rival Qihoo which posed a dilemma to QQ users.
~Tencent asked you either to put your own computer in danger by abandoning 360 Safe or lose contact with all your relatives and friends that you communicate with via QQ.
~Tencent and Qihoo 360 fought for their own interests, but both have forgotten the interests of their clients. The truth is that the interests of the users have been violated.
~At this stage, no matter which company has the upper hand, neither company will win the war.
~Both companies should be responsible to their users, and consumers should also have the right to choose which company to trust.
~Users should not be assigned the role of a weapon. This weapon has been aimed not only at 360, but also at anti-trust laws and is being used to kill innovation.
Original Article: [Chinese]