Well, that has probably more to do with legal issues (privacy laws etc.) than what MS really wants.
Besides, the movies and the rating system are hosted by a third-party company, not by MS (see the privacy statement).
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Well, that has probably more to do with legal issues (privacy laws etc.) than what MS really wants.
Besides, the movies and the rating system are hosted by a third-party company, not by MS (see the privacy statement).