Microsoft Seeking Hot-Or-Not Patent (Slashdot)

[Drew Wilson]

"In its just-disclosed patent application for the Online Personal Appearance Advisor, Microsoft describes the 'invention' of its three Microsoft Research employees in these words: 'The contributor uploads self images for viewing and rating (or voting) by viewers who choose provide an opinion on different fashion and/or cosmetic looks of the contributor.' So what do you think — is Microsoft's invention really Hot or Not?"

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Hmm... prior art...

[1cooldude]

Does Microsoft have anything of their own or do they have to steal everything? :thumbsdown:

[mountain_rage]

I foresee many social network websites being held in long, drawn out court cases in the near future.