content: Nope. They don't even need a reason.  Can you articulate why you don't think Microsoft needs a reason?  Is it because you believe Notch "sold out" according to your statement and you think that's reason enough?  It's because you think "he's a bad person now, and should be shamed" because he sold his share to Microsoft, isn't it.  Basically, the formulated and harmless opinion Microsoft is hoping for to avoid bad press and bad public reaction regarding their rejection of Notch.