Microsoft Officially Steps Off Its Soapbox

Way back in 2006, Microsoft launched what it hoped would be a serious competitor to YouTube with Soapbox, a service featuring user-generated video alongside MSN Video’s existing original and commercial programming. Soapbox was supposed to feature simple tools for sharing and rating content, but never really caught on with users. Microsoft recently announced it was planning to retool the site into a more focused service for bloggers, video journalists, and videographers, but apparently those plans have been cancelled: according to the company, Soapbox will be gone on August 31, 2009.
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