I got the impression it was akin to a telemarketing survey. We get those occasionally in the evening. I always ask right out what they're selling or who they're surveying for. Surveyors also get asked if they will pay me to do the survey since they're getting paid.

Still, I'd like to know upfront that it was a Microsoft-sponsored survey, if those asking know (telemarketers don't always know who they're surveying for, BTW).

Wade.