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Sony Implements New Customer Harassment Policy Following Backlash Toward Its Plans to Stop Making Physical Game Discs (www.ign.com)
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Sony went on to say that it takes a “firm stance” against such behavior, which includes examples like “persistent and repeated, or prolonged, demands, excessive or unreasonable demands for compensation or apologies, and abusive language, threats, slander, and other similar behaviors.”

Other examples included “forcing someone to prostrate themselves” and “visiting our offices or related facilities without permission.” If any such behavior is confirmed, Sony says it may “restrict or suspend customer service” to protect its employees — and, if necessary, contact “police, lawyers, etc.” to take legal action or begin criminal proceedings against them.

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[–] tastetheplague@sh.itjust.works 75 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Honestly, not much better.

[–] fluxx@mander.xyz 21 points 1 day ago (1 children)

What?! Well, surely Nintendo is better then!

[–] Almacca@aussie.zone 43 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Also no.

[–] manualoverride@lemmy.world 18 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Please tell me my ball-and-cup is safe?

[–] Almacca@aussie.zone 17 points 1 day ago

... for now.

[–] jasoman@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

replacement strings are an additional cost.

[–] PhoenixDog@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

And you don't own the ball

[–] jasoman@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

You licensed to use the ball with only qualified sellers of licensed string to keep the game fair.

[–] AzuranAurora@piefed.ca 4 points 1 day ago

Each cup sold separately.

[–] credo@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Steam machine! $1050

Checkmate.

I actual kinda want one…

[–] ipkpjersi@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 hours ago

More than $1000 for a console is absurd, but, my gaming PC plus Steam Link is free and looks great on my 75 inch TV. I don't have to worry about "backwards compatibility" either because basically my entire library of games is playable.

[–] lastweakness@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

If you have money to spare, the form factor is kinda nice

[–] Almacca@aussie.zone 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Meh. My pc is already set up in the living room hooked up to the TV. I don't need an overpriced and underpowered computer. Actually, 90% of my gaming is on the Steam Deck these days. I am interested in the Frame, though.