In 2001 , they issued a satirical press release , announcing that they would sue Internet users who typed the frowny ; the joke backfired and the company received a storm of protest when its mock release was posted on technology news website Slashdot .
In 2001 , they issued a satirical press release , announcing that they would sue Internet users who typed the frowny ; the joke backfired and the company received a storm of protest when its mock release was posted at technology news website Slashdot .