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Microsoft was already generating criticism last summer, not long after the launch of its portal, because MSN Spaces users frequently experienced restrictions when they used certain words prohibited by the government. Until the beginning of this year, Zhao -- also known by his blog pseudonym Michael Anti -- was able to skirt complete censorship by Microsoft. Zhao told AsiaMedia on July 19, 2005 that he was able to avoid online censorship by knowing and avoiding using sensitive words.