Stolen Pixels #256: The E-Pology
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Of all the jokes I've seen regarding this security breach, I think I like this one the best - the bit about "hackers don't know you pretend to be a woman in Playstation Home" really sold it for me, heh.
I must apologize Shamus, because while your joke was actually hilarious, I didn't laugh.
I've seen just a bit too much of this SONY crap and I'm kinda sick of it to be honest, so it's reached beyond the point of funny and brought only a few pieces of lint and a flat tire
I've seen just a bit too much of this SONY crap and I'm kinda sick of it to be honest, so it's reached beyond the point of funny and brought only a few pieces of lint and a flat tire
I know this is funny... But I'm not really laughing. Just because I actually believe (call me dumb) that Sony isn't really at fault here... I mean, replace Sony (or $ony if you like) with Microsoft (again Micro$oft) in the story and every joke would be like: "Derp derp we just be laying these papers here on the backalley... We is smart!~~ Like with Bill Gates... Check the VG Cats web comic for inspiration" I mean... Lets get outside the realm of games... Just replace the company name (Sony) with something like Bank of America... Everyone would be like: "They took a week to realize what had happened?! You just lost my trust Bank of America!!!" (throw in a $ in the name... I couldn't find where to put it).
I mean seriously? And besides... Why nobody is making jokes about the hackers being dickwads???
I guess it goes something like this: Anonimity + Normal person + Audience = Dickwad... Right?
So... Anonimity + Hacker + All your info = Some kind of ultra Dickwad... But wait! If you add "Sticking it to the man" into the Equation he becomes a Freedom Fighter ermmm fighting for liberty!
Oh sure and some people are like: "nobody thinks that, they be just as bad" or "without hackers we wouldn't have secure networks because they are the ones constantly breaking and breaching the security systems in place so that we can come up with stronger ones..."
I mean besides of the point that without hackers, we wouldn't need security upgrades constantly so that doesn't make it ok... I think that people should be focusing on the hackers more and making fun of Sony less... They are doing what they can at the moment and have a lot to lose right now. It's like kicking someone on the face while he's prone on the floor bleeding out from the bullet wound he just received from a mugger. And then going home and making fun on the Internet of how he was whimpering while I kicked him in the face. Oh, and he was trying to scrible an apology letter to give you at the same time...
Anyway... Make more fun of hacker$. I mean if possible.
I mean seriously? And besides... Why nobody is making jokes about the hackers being dickwads???
I guess it goes something like this: Anonimity + Normal person + Audience = Dickwad... Right?
So... Anonimity + Hacker + All your info = Some kind of ultra Dickwad... But wait! If you add "Sticking it to the man" into the Equation he becomes a Freedom Fighter ermmm fighting for liberty!
Oh sure and some people are like: "nobody thinks that, they be just as bad" or "without hackers we wouldn't have secure networks because they are the ones constantly breaking and breaching the security systems in place so that we can come up with stronger ones..."
I mean besides of the point that without hackers, we wouldn't need security upgrades constantly so that doesn't make it ok... I think that people should be focusing on the hackers more and making fun of Sony less... They are doing what they can at the moment and have a lot to lose right now. It's like kicking someone on the face while he's prone on the floor bleeding out from the bullet wound he just received from a mugger. And then going home and making fun on the Internet of how he was whimpering while I kicked him in the face. Oh, and he was trying to scrible an apology letter to give you at the same time...
Anyway... Make more fun of hacker$. I mean if possible.
Convince Square Enix to hurry up and release Parasite Eve 2 on PSN, and you'll have my forgiveness, Sony.
I forgave them when it happened. >_>
But yeah...it did take them awhile to actually start giving decent PR.
But yeah...it did take them awhile to actually start giving decent PR.
I think rather than months, this'll be tied up in the next few weeks on Sony's end. That's about all they'll have if they want to get people back, or keep the ones they haven't yet lost. The attention span of the online gamer is short, because there are so many options available.Shamus Young said:
The saving grace for PSN is the high buy-in required to even be a customer. People aren't just going to walk away from a gajillion dollar console purchase, and they're not going to relegate themselves to offline-only play.
The problem with their statement is that now they say that maybe the hackers didn't even get out personal info either. And while it would be great if they did, Sony had already confirmed via a mass e-mail they sent out that they were 100% sure that the intruder got that info. So the statement was really just them changing their story yet again, and I still have no clue which of their statements I should believe.
As long as they follow up on their promise of helping set us up with credit monitoring and do a good job of that, and they don't sneak any nonsense in the new firmware update's EULA that says they aren't at fault and we can't sue them or be mad or whatever (let the FBI, Homeland Security, and whoever else is investigating determine how much, if any, fault should be laid at Sony. don't let Sony decide that themselves), I can move past this.
As long as they follow up on their promise of helping set us up with credit monitoring and do a good job of that, and they don't sneak any nonsense in the new firmware update's EULA that says they aren't at fault and we can't sue them or be mad or whatever (let the FBI, Homeland Security, and whoever else is investigating determine how much, if any, fault should be laid at Sony. don't let Sony decide that themselves), I can move past this.
Twisted Metal yes, inFamous hell no. I still have a user created mission for inFamous 2, though. It's called "Save Your Money" and entails the player not buying inFamous 2 in the first place. Completion of the mission awards the player with not having wasted $60 and their time on a game that's bound to be shitty considering how awful the first one (and every other game by Sucker Punch) was.OutrageousEmu said:
Sorry Shamus, not your best work. Maybe I just didn't get it, but I didn't really find it very funny at all.
On a related note, it'll be interesting to see how Sony changes their marketing strategy following this debacle. I'd imagine that they'd want to get as far away from their pre-hacked image as possible to distinguish the quality of the services. I'd like to see if they advertise the (hopefully) improved security as well; on one hand, they might want to make a big deal out of how much better the security is, but this might be construed as a challenge by other hackers. On the other hand, if they improve the security, but try to just sweep the whole thing under the rug, people might not be convinced they're doing all they can improve their security.
Anyways getting a little off-topic here sooo... Looking forward to next comic, of course; hopfully it'll be a bit better than today's.
On a related note, it'll be interesting to see how Sony changes their marketing strategy following this debacle. I'd imagine that they'd want to get as far away from their pre-hacked image as possible to distinguish the quality of the services. I'd like to see if they advertise the (hopefully) improved security as well; on one hand, they might want to make a big deal out of how much better the security is, but this might be construed as a challenge by other hackers. On the other hand, if they improve the security, but try to just sweep the whole thing under the rug, people might not be convinced they're doing all they can improve their security.
Anyways getting a little off-topic here sooo... Looking forward to next comic, of course; hopfully it'll be a bit better than today's.
They didn't communicate in first because it was a FBI investegation and they didn't want to bring out info that could be profen wrong the next day.
I'm a PSN user and I just can't wait until PSN is back online, and I think that the early announcment of the welcome back programm is a giant + for sony too.
I'm a PSN user and I just can't wait until PSN is back online, and I think that the early announcment of the welcome back programm is a giant + for sony too.
Your puns in your last few posts have been quite amusing. Well done I say, Well played.HankMan said:
OT: Well Portal 2 did release just before the PSN intrusion happened so I'm pretty sure people are staying for that. I'm not a PSN user myself but when I get Portal 2 it'll probably be the PS3 version just so I can get the PC download tagging along. Though I do have to comment that even though Sony are attempting to make amends with their customers now, I think they are a few weeks late to booking the apology booth.
Well actually, taken from the email, ?Although we are still investigating the details of this incident, we believe that an unauthorized person has obtained the following information that you provided: name, address (city, state, zip), country, email address, birthdate, PlayStation Network/Qriocity password and login, and handle/PSN online ID.?mjc0961 said:
So there you go.
OT: Funny as always Shamus, I think I love you.
I guess I see your point. Is easier making fun of the geek for getting a wedgie from a jock than the jock himself... I mean the jock just did what they do to nerds...Spot1990 said:
Anyway... Hackers did what most set out to do and people still support them. Steal the crap out of you and live the good life through your credit cards or your stolen personal information.
Never. After all, this is pretty much the worst case scenario for an online gaming network, Sony has a lot of responsibility on their hands.leviadragon99 said:
This. While I too found the strip to be funny, I'm tired of people poking Sony with a stick. They've been trying their best to fix things, and should be applauded for finally getting their PR team together, as opposed to having more jokes thrown their way. Something even more hilarious than a Sony joke is the joke that can be made about these hackers. My friend and I were talking about this, and we thought about how hilarious it would be if the "hackers" turned out to be some fourteen-year-old boys not even knowing what they were doing.Misho- said:
Boy 1: ZOMG. The FBI is looking for the hackers. They mean us! What do we do?
Boy 2: We? This is all your fault! I didn't even want to look at any animal porn!
...Or something along those lines.
You could say their customers wanted to make like a flower and leaf.HankMan said:
This has blossomed into quite the situation.
As far as Sony is concerened things aren't coming up smelling like roses.
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Well, I still think Sony could have done more in advance but really, nothing is hack proof. Ever. As soon as you expose something to the internet there will be a way in. Especially when you put squishy humans in charge at the other end.