The former Director of Xbox Live Policy, Stephen Toulouse, passed away at the age of 45. Toulouse, also known as Stepto, was instrumental to shaping the platform’s approach to online community building and policing. He left Microsoft in 2012 after 17 years with the company.
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In the 70s there were just seven words you couldn't say on TV. Today there are thousands you can't say on Xbox Live.