[mhurron]

> in general I tend to see anything that someone writes as their personal opinion, separate from their employer's position, unless it's a statement from the company on headed paper (or an official account)

This is actually important in this case. (BTW I do not work for Apple, never have).

Lets say Apple has a new Mac Pro coming out. I tweet the following

Mhurron: The new Mac Pro performs like shit.

No one thinks anything of it really. However if the following happens:

Mhurron(Product Development Apple): The new Mac Pro performs like shit.

Apple has a problem (which is quickly going to become mine) and what I just said looks like more then just some crazy guys ramblings. This is what happened here. This guy clearly listed his position at Microsoft then proceeded to comment and argue with people over a product he had direct knowledge of. That looks like more then just arguing about personal preference.

I too hate the idea that someone could take my opinions as official position of the company I work for, but at the same time I don't go out of my way to brand myself as working for that company either.