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		_ofdw on July 24, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Four RCE Zero-Day Flaws Plague Internet Explorer MSN Messenger was playing catchup to ICQ, they only became a leader by process of elimination when ICQ turned into adware and MSN was the only non-awful contender.

WalterGR on July 24, 2015 [–]

So it became successful because it was the best option? I don't think that deserves the dismissive "only became successful because..."

_ofdw on July 25, 2015 | [–]

The best deep-fried snack is still unhealthy. Being the best in a field of crap isn't much of an accolade.

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