Daft levels of daftness
Microsoft claimed only that "we're being responsive to our customers who have requested this capability", adding that "organizations can rely on their own internal policies, procedures and communications to ensure that those individuals making self-service purchases are complying with company policies".
Customers will also request that their password be made the same as their house number and be automatically updated if they move home. Just because a bunch of people request something doesn't make it a good idea, especially if it's a bunch of people who may very well have a narrow understanding of the situation and no concept of the implications. Bad Microsoft. Go sit on the naughty step -- and don't fidget!