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The thread discusses an issue where a video advertisement by Air Canada promoting "Paris Awaits" was played during Windows app usage on November 15, 2015, which a user found upsetting due to recent tragic events in Paris. The original poster expressed frustration and felt the ad was insensitive, questioning why Microsoft didn't block it. Other participants debated the appropriateness, with some suggesting it was poor taste and lacking respect, while others dismissed the concern, and a concluding remark noted that users might mistakenly think Microsoft endorsed such ads.
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Tonight, November 15/15, I was upset & angry that the video ad being constantly run whilst using Windows app's was a video ad by Air Canada promoting "PARIS AWAITS. LET US TAKE YOU THERE". Why the heck was this allowed to run? Why didn't MS block it from running? In view of the horrific events that happened there yesterday, this was hugely insensitive by both Air Canada's & MS! :'( Screen shot:
An image from 'Upsetting video ad in Windows app's'. Air Canada ad promoting nonstop flights to Paris with booking options online.
 

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kemical

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I guess it is in poor taste and your right they should have taken down at least for one night to show some respect.
 
ussnorway

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Really? It's not like they have bullet holes and explosions all over the add so I don't see the problem… in any event I fail to see what this has to do with us?
 
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