Originally posted by Shadow
Why would Sony deserve this? Because they didn't allow 12 year olds to play Call of Duty in unfair ways? Because they didn't want game developers to lose money on their hard work and efforts due to piracy? If you think Sony deserved this due to those reasons, then you need to take some time to reflect on some things....such as reality.
If you think they deserved this due to violating consumer rights (thinking they still own the machine that we paid for), then by all means...yes they deserved it.
just for the record im 15
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Originally posted by fbx94x
Nope. It's stupid & pointless. Boo-fuc*ing-hoo you got banned for hacking their console on their network. People should've just let Sony be and none of this shit would be happening. But the nerds always wanna take it too far....
um...i didnt get banned LOL also U MAD BRO :dumb:?
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Originally posted by FullTilt
Jailbreaking your device is not a crime - distributing the information that enables that is protected by law is. GeoHot was fighting to have a law set similar to the current one for cell phones to specifically allow jailbreaking to apply to all or at least game consoles. However, jailbreaking is a direct breach of your Terms of Service agreement. You took the risk and knew of the repercussions that were possible - they don't deserve anything negative towards them.
Sony loses money and customers as a direct result of things made possible by jailbroken devices. People quit buying and using the PS3 after the 'mass hackings' of MW2. Though it was a small faction of players - it was a clear loss. They also lose money from piracy - and you can't say "I wasn't going to buy it anyway." That logic is the most retarded thing I've ever heard - you may not have bought it, so Sony may not have lost money from you. However, the publishers of software for the PS3 sign agreements with Sony, who say they will protect their intellectual property - including game piracy and DLC content. Piracy hurts the main company (Sony), publishers, developers and the consumer. Future publishers may stray away from Sony because of the flaws shown in their security, which will hurt the consumer.
I am in no way against jailbreaking and homebrew - I support the idea that you should be able to do whatever you want to do to your console. BUT, if you breach the terms of service, don't complain if you get banned. I am, however, against piracy.
Also i am against piracy and i didnt get banned