Oh man. Some day, Microsoft will get this contest right.

That day is not going to be today, it would appear.

In a response to all the hullabaloo the other day, they’ve retooled the landing page at Ten Grand is Buried Here. Now instead of telling you to “get lost” if you’ve got another browser, the page now reads as follows:

“Those who have Internet Explorer 8 can follow @tengrand_IE8 on Twitter and www.tengrandisburiedhere.com for daily clues…”

And what, people using other browsers can’t follow that Twitter user and see the updates? That would be cool. Can I block Camino users from viewing my Twitter updates? Just kidding, of course. I don’t actually hate any web browser – scout’s honor.

I know I’m taking the new lines too literally, but come on. If you’re going to take out the snark, why leave yourselves open to more prodding? I’m not mad at you, Microsoft Australia. I just thought your implication was kind of funny.

You know, funny like TechCrunch calling IStartedSomething a “Microsoft Blog.” Last time I checked, our pal Long Zheng was looking for someone to sponsor his hosting (by the way – if you can help out, please do!). I really doubt that would be a problem if Microsoft was footing his bills.