Tech talk, cold comfort.

Microsoft apologized for the notices, blaming the issue on wayward comments. "[S]ome of these videos were inadvertently targeted for removal because there were stolen product keys embedded in the comments section of the videos," a Microsoft spokesperson said in statement sent to WIRED, referring to keys that would allow access to Microsoft commercial software. "We have already taken steps to reinstate legitimate video content and are working towards a better solution to targeting stolen IP while respecting legitimate content."