Geohot Hints at Plans After Sony Settlement
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Dammit, you're right. We should totally outlaw VCRs, DVRs, CD and DVD burners, and the internet. They can all be used for illegal purposes, so we should hold their creators, developers, producers and distributors liable.gphjr14 said:
Who would ever trust this guy, let alone sent him money to fight a legal battle? Everything about him since the beginning screamed shady. Face the truth guys, he doesn't fight for the end users, he is just looking out for himself and using the guise of savior to fool anyone silly enough to believe him.
And then there was his rap taunting Sony. Big balls this kid has to end up settling right?
And then there was his rap taunting Sony. Big balls this kid has to end up settling right?
I really, really hope that this case caused(or will cause) EULA's to get eveluated and changed to be more consumer friendly. And by that I mean give consumers basic rights and protections that they get with every other fucking industry/sale.
Oh who am I kidding, now that this is settled, that won't happen.
God fucking dammit. I really wanted EULA's to get a serious notice from this case, and get changed because of how bullshit they are. But they won't, because its case closed, and everyone will forget and move on.
So yeah, thanks for that, GeoHotz.
Oh who am I kidding, now that this is settled, that won't happen.
God fucking dammit. I really wanted EULA's to get a serious notice from this case, and get changed because of how bullshit they are. But they won't, because its case closed, and everyone will forget and move on.
So yeah, thanks for that, GeoHotz.
"As of 4/11/11, I am joining the Sony boycott. I will never purchase another Sony product," Hotz wrote yesterday. "I encourage you to do the same. And if you bought something Sony recently, return it."
I'm going to buy even more now. Excellent advertising, Geo. Using my dislike for you to boost sales from this household. ^_^
I'm going to buy even more now. Excellent advertising, Geo. Using my dislike for you to boost sales from this household. ^_^
People, both him, and those who support him will say whatever is needed to feel like they're in the right. It's a sad state of affairs, really. I've never been one to do it. Contradict my logic, and I'll own up to it without making magical logic-patches up.zombie711 said:
I'm skeptical GeoHot's boycott will last all that long, he hasn't demonstrated great perseverance.
I actually don't blame him for settling and I'm sure the Sony brand will leave a bad taste in his mouth for years to come - but his crusade didn't last so why should I expect subsequent assertions to hold up?
I actually don't blame him for settling and I'm sure the Sony brand will leave a bad taste in his mouth for years to come - but his crusade didn't last so why should I expect subsequent assertions to hold up?
Yeah buddy, I work in PR and I'm well aware that you and the less that .005% of the people who buy sony products that intend on following you probably will give in after 5 years. Since I love my PS3, Plus what SCEO produces. Go ahead and shoot yourself in the ass I'm going....to just be over here watching...
wow, the ego of this guy is bigger than mars, and he STILL has the gall to portray himself as the "gallant defender of consumers freedom". yeah sure, cool story bro.
"As of 4/11/11, I am joining the Sony boycott. I will never purchase another Sony product," Hotz wrote yesterday.
good, means more for people who will actually appreciate the items they buy
whatever issues one may have with the way a corporation does things there is a way of making your opinion felt in a noticeable way without breaking the law. its called becoming a shareholder in that company, because those are the people that corporations ultimately answer to.
"As of 4/11/11, I am joining the Sony boycott. I will never purchase another Sony product," Hotz wrote yesterday.
good, means more for people who will actually appreciate the items they buy
well i can't speak for everyone else, but for me personally, probably because he's full of himself, oh plus the fact that he broke the law and then tried to avoid accepting personal responsibility afterwards.Xvito said:This guy is awesome! Why do you guys dislike him so much?
Sony has got some big fucking issues when it comes to DRM and the likes, so it is only good when someone calls them out on their crap; especially if they also hack their products.
whatever issues one may have with the way a corporation does things there is a way of making your opinion felt in a noticeable way without breaking the law. its called becoming a shareholder in that company, because those are the people that corporations ultimately answer to.
The Entertainment Consumers Association?! Are you kidding?! Those guy have a worse record for screwing over their members than Sony has for screwing over their customers. Don't believe me? Then just google "ECA" AND "Amazon" AND "discounts" AND "renew" and take a look at your search results (e.g., http://consumerist.com/2009/12/eca-tries-to-prevent-members-from-canceling.html ).Tenmar said:
Ah the telltale thing fans do when their team sucks. Blame the refs.
A perfect analogy to somebody with a weak stance in a court case. Blame the judges.
There are ways to protest the things Sony have done in the name of fighting piracy but Geo had lost from the get-go on this one. He probably at least used a bit of that donation money on his lawyers for a little while so they could advise him, "Dude, you won't win this. You're wrong. Settle out of court while you can."
A perfect analogy to somebody with a weak stance in a court case. Blame the judges.
There are ways to protest the things Sony have done in the name of fighting piracy but Geo had lost from the get-go on this one. He probably at least used a bit of that donation money on his lawyers for a little while so they could advise him, "Dude, you won't win this. You're wrong. Settle out of court while you can."
Hey if he is done with his Sony merchandise, I'll buy them. I never had a big problem with my Sony brand things (expect I hate there car audio), but them again I follow the rules
people sure are quick to judge to be honest i cant tell if the outcome is good or bad yet
i will wait and see what happens in the future
all this brand loyalty is pretty scary though whats so great about sony?
there tvs are exactly the same as everyone else's
and there game system is just pretty pictures sprinkled with a few good games just like the xbox
it could be argued that sonys online serves is better but you'd be wrong
i will wait and see what happens in the future
all this brand loyalty is pretty scary though whats so great about sony?
there tvs are exactly the same as everyone else's
and there game system is just pretty pictures sprinkled with a few good games just like the xbox
it could be argued that sonys online serves is better but you'd be wrong
so what if other people use it to pirate games?zombie711 said:
It is his legally bought hardware, and he ought to do what he damn well please with it.
Which in his case is installing Linux on it.
Which was an advertised feature that Sony later removed.
Thank the gods I live in a country where my personal property is mine to do with as I see fit.