Anonymous Splinter Group Targeting Sony Executives

[heydarguise]

bunch of cowards if you ask me. Seriously attacking the family members of Sony exec. To me that's just crossing a line. Besides who gave these 14 year old shut ins with a computer the authority to deal out justice (if you want to call it that)?

So, we should just bow down to corporations? There is no line when it comes to freedom from big business.

Sorry but thats really bad logic. Sony is just trying to project its IPs.

What are you in the 60's? This is the 2000's. (partialy serious)

I don't really care what they're trying to do, ruining a guy's life over it is just being a giant *****.

Proof that people in anonymous are childish bullies who have no lives. Anyone who supports them deserves none of my respect either.

Well, why would I want your respect?

Hi guys. My name is "heyguise" and I'm the administrator for the irc channel #sonyrecon (the one this article is about.) If you guys have any questions about what we are doing or the reasons for this I'd be more than glad to answer you.

But as Rebbeca black says 3:40pm waking up in the after noon...gotta have my bowl

Are you guys actually looking for info on Stringer's kids too? I can... sort of understand the rationale behind the attack - I don't like it, but can understand it - but trying to get personal info on people who have absolutely nothing to do with this, and kids nonetheless, is actually kinda sick.

There are no civilians in a warzone.

You make me sad face :<

Why?

Scary Spider.

 

[heydarguise]

I guess you could consider Anon the Internet's equivalent of a riot mob. Disconnected, disollusioned, a massive mix of people all working towards vaguely similar aims.

It's just a shame that they tend to get portrayed as a singular entity acting in unison. That's a hypothesis that makes no sense.

Thats pretty right. Hive of supremely bored ponies.

Hive of supremely bored ponies who somehow got hold of a shipment of air rifles. So now you can't go near them without getting a face-full of extremely painful pellet and they can do whatever they want.

Silly guy. Ponies cant shoot air rifles, they have hooves.

 

[Togs]

With every new story my respect for Anonymous fades.

They're beginning to remind me of trade unions circa 1975.

 

[heydarguise]

With every new story my respect for Anonymous fades.

They're beginning to remind me of trade unions circa 1975.

Anonymous campaign is really one against oligarchy. We do use some not-so-nice methods. But we believe the methods used by us are not as terrible as the ones used by those we target. Lets not forget Sony is not with out sin.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_BMG_copy_protection_rootkit_scandal

 

[TheMadTypist]

While I don't like Geohot or piracy in general, it looked like he had a good shot at winning the case, and Sony was just playing sour grapes with last-ditch efforts to pull him down.

And as such I can kind of understand Anon's strike at Sony's legal folks, seeing as they've got to protect their own (if only purely for the "lulz" of watching Sony writhe in frustration), but going after the Sony guys' families? There's got to be a line somewhere, even in the pursuit of Lulz, and that's definitely over it.

I can understand (even if I don't quite fully support) those folks leaving "chocolate rain" on voicemail, but dragging someone's family into an issue, even just to get more info, is just low, even for Anon.

 

[asleep at the comp]

this whole thing has me just confused i want to get on my ps3 but get paranoid and turn on my Xbox instead its crazy wish it was over. (run on sentence?)

 

[hecticpicnic]

I usually like what Anonyomous does for free-speech but this is definitely counter-productive for Hotz's case

I agree,But there is something more important.That's some awesome avatar, where did you get it.

 

[DJROC]

Hi guys. My name is "heyguise" and I'm the administrator for the irc channel #sonyrecon (the one this article is about.) If you guys have any questions about what we are doing or the reasons for this I'd be more than glad to answer you.

Not to ask the obvious questions, but what are you doing and what are the reasons?

I mean, I don't see the harassment and pranking of Sony Execs or those involved in the legal process as contributing to Hotz's likelihood of winning the case, and I doubt that it's going to get Sony to drop the suit, so... why?

 

[Magikarp]

This whole thing is ridiculous. GeoHot was basically asking for a lawsuit by not posting the key anonymously, & Anonymous are just going to get Sony to make an example of GeoHot. Also, going for family is way over the line. I hope anonymous get taken down.

 

[heydarguise]

While I don't like Geohot or piracy in general, it looked like he had a good shot at winning the case, and Sony was just playing sour grapes with last-ditch efforts to pull him down.

And as such I can kind of understand Anon's strike at Sony's legal folks, seeing as they've got to protect their own (if only purely for the "lulz" of watching Sony writhe in frustration), but going after the Sony guys' families? There's got to be a line somewhere, even in the pursuit of Lulz, and that's definitely over it.

I can understand (even if I don't quite fully support) those folks leaving "chocolate rain" on voicemail, but dragging someone's family into an issue, even just to get more info, is just low, even for Anon.

The phone number was found this way; his number was unlisted on the internet (big exec doesn't want that getting out) How ever his WIFES home number was listed. Since he and his wife live in the same house...we have his phone number. No looking into the family, no chocolate rain :<

 

[Togs]

With every new story my respect for Anonymous fades.

They're beginning to remind me of trade unions circa 1975.

Anonymous campaign is really one against oligarchy. We do use some not-so-nice methods. But we believe the methods used by us are not as terrible as the ones used by those we target. Lets not forget Sony is not with out sin.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_BMG_copy_protection_rootkit_scandal

Meh, do what you want- just make sure to provide the rest of us with some lulz.

 

[Knusper]

I usually like what Anonyomous does for free-speech but this is definitely counter-productive for Hotz's case

I agree,But there is something more important.That's some awesome avatar, where did you get it.

Type 'Cthulhu' into Google Images and you get it: http://bookstoysgames.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/vote-cthulhu-for-president-on-tuesday/

 

[spartan773]

my stance on this entire thing is with sony.
There's a reason why the root keys are in place, it's to prevent something like this. people uprooting the OS to put linux on it. i see nothing wrong with wanting to play certain games, but when you also pirate games, it's about as bad as stealing the game, even if it's not out already. these people need to learn patience or learn to not be such a fucking cheap-skate.

 

[heydarguise]

Hi guys. My name is "heyguise" and I'm the administrator for the irc channel #sonyrecon (the one this article is about.) If you guys have any questions about what we are doing or the reasons for this I'd be more than glad to answer you.

Not to ask the obvious questions, but what are you doing and what are the reasons?

I mean, I don't see the harassment and pranking of Sony Execs or those involved in the legal process as contributing to Hotz's likelihood of winning the case, and I doubt that it's going to get Sony to drop the suit, so... why?

Hotz case is supposed to be decided by an impartial jury in respect to its self and not outside influences, right? Other wise the American legal system would be corrupt and that could never happen :>

 

[godofallu]

I totally agree with Anonymous on this (as I usually do). Giving scumbags a taste of their medicine is clearly justified.

Plus we should have the freedom of speech, the one which allows us to talk about things. It might be illegal to hack your PS3 (which it shouldn't be) but it shouldn't be illegal to talk about hacking it.

 

[Canadamus Prime]

Why target the judge Anon? He's just doing his job. Also by targeting the judge, you're effectively ensuring GeoHotz is fucked. ...well actually, you're pretty much doing that anyway just by pulling this bullshit.

 

[DJROC]

Hi guys. My name is "heyguise" and I'm the administrator for the irc channel #sonyrecon (the one this article is about.) If you guys have any questions about what we are doing or the reasons for this I'd be more than glad to answer you.

Not to ask the obvious questions, but what are you doing and what are the reasons?

I mean, I don't see the harassment and pranking of Sony Execs or those involved in the legal process as contributing to Hotz's likelihood of winning the case, and I doubt that it's going to get Sony to drop the suit, so... why?

Hotz case is supposed to be decided by an impartial jury in respect to its self and not outside influences, right? Other wise the American legal system would be corrupt and that could never happen :>

I'm not sure I see your point. Yes, jury's are not completely impartial, but it doesn't sound like the people you're targeting are on the jury. And I don't see how this is sways public opinion in Hotz favor. Again, I don't see how it helps Hotz. I suppose that may not be your intent.

So, what are you doing, and why are you doing it?

 

[heydarguise]

Why target the judge Anon? He's just doing his job. Also by targeting the judge, you're effectively ensuring GeoHotz is fucked. ...well actually, you're pretty much doing that anyway just by pulling this bullshit.

We believe the judged over reached her legal authority. The judge has allowed Sony to have access to information before the case has even gone to trial.

 

[Canadamus Prime]

Why target the judge Anon? He's just doing his job. Also by targeting the judge, you're effectively ensuring GeoHotz is fucked. ...well actually, you're pretty much doing that anyway just by pulling this bullshit.

We believe the judged over reached her legal authority. The judge has allowed Sony to have access to information before the case has even gone to trial.

Was that supposed to be a quote or are you actually speaking for Anonymous?

 

[HyenaThePirate]

Why target the judge Anon? He's just doing his job. Also by targeting the judge, you're effectively ensuring GeoHotz is fucked. ...well actually, you're pretty much doing that anyway just by pulling this bullshit.

We believe the judged over reached her legal authority. The judge has allowed Sony to have access to information before the case has even gone to trial.

Because you are all extremely versed in civil law, business law, copyright law, and for that matter judicial oversight legislation, and U.S. law? The very use of the words "We BELIEVE" sinks your entire purpose into the realm of ego-driven authority. ANONYMOUS is not the law. Anonymous does not DICTATE the law. Anonymous does not have any authority over the court system of a sovereign nation.

This is why I keep returning to the idea that Anonymous is more of a threat than a benefit to a functioning society. Their holier than thou attitudes and determination to use questionable tactics to support their own particular, poorly constructed agenda have always concerned me with their usefulness.

This is not a matter Anonymous should have involved itself in. Especially since the ONLY person who has potentially committed a punishable offense here IS Geohotz. He's not a victim here. He knows what he did, and just because he has personal excuses for his actions doesnt mean he is vindicated by them.