Sony rolls out Welcome Back Program (was: PlayStation Store Returns)

And we were concerned about the "decency" of the blog just this morning... Did we make a plan for the no update at all?

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Originally Posted by METALPUNKS

Here is some great news! I've been waiting to have this cleared up.

There was some unfortunate wording in a Bloomberg news report on Sunday about Sony’s PlayStation Network, leading many publications to report that the network will be down until May 31. But that’s incorrect, according to Sony spokesman Patrick Seybold.
In fact, Sony has not mentioned a date for the restart of the PlayStation Network, which has been down since April 20. There is no new information about when the service will be back up, Seybold said. The exact restart date is a big deal because Sony’s online gaming service has more than 77 million registered users and many of them are anxious about when they can play online games again.
Bloomberg said that Sony spokesman Shigenori Yoshida said Sunday that Sony is uncertain when it can resume services. The story should have stopped there but then it went on to say that Sony is adopting better security “and its plan to restart the services fully by May 31 is unchanged, he said.” That’s where the confusion comes in. Last week, Sony’s No. 2 executive said that Sony’s goal is to restore the service in May (which is where Bloomberg evidently got the May 31 date).
In fact, if it takes until May 31 to get the service back up, that would be pretty catastrophic, since it would mean the service would be down for a total of around 41 days. But a lot of things were uncertain a week ago. Hirai said back then that Sony planned to get the service back up “this week,” which ended on Saturday May 7. Now Sony says only that it will take longer to get the service back up than it thought. But publications are reporting that “PlayStation Network might not be back until May 31.” Such headlines are wrong.
Seybold said, “I agree. Trying to clean it all up now.”
In other words, relax folks There is nothing new here. Meanwhile, another report from Cnet, the tech news site, is also being called into question. Cnet reported an “exclusive” story that predicted that Anonymous, the hactivist group that has tangled with Sony, planned on a “third attack” against Sony’s web sites. The attack was supposed to happen over the weekend, but it didn’t. Now Cnet said that the attack may have been averted by the publicity and Sony’s reaction to it. Cnet said that the report may have alerted Sony to a new vulnerability, which was closed off. And now Anonymous has no avenue back into Sony’s servers. Sony isn’t being absolutely precise here, but Seybold said in an email, “There is no accuracy to that report. We’re focused on ensuring the security of the network before bringing the services back online.”


http://venturebeat.com/2011/05/09/ba...ing-new-folks/

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OMG. Have you just ignored every single post I've made? Obviously I need a Press Pass to get you people to hear me.

/me storms off in a hissyfit ;)

"Dear Sony, Today I saw a deer outside, maybe if you finish the security test fast enough, I'll let you ride an elevator to the break room and tell you about that time I saw a deer."

...wait, what were we talking about again?

Oh, right, right, PSN down.
Well its been 20 days and nothing's happened, even tho people kept saying and acting as if they'd loose it with half a day with PSN, but here we are, as if nothing happened, sure, maybe a little annoyed or bored, but really, has it affected anyone THAT badly?

I for one am ok with this outage, and say let it take as long as it wants, the more you think about it and want it back, the longer it seem, the more you go on about your business, doing whatever else, the less it seems to matter. :p

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Originally Posted by Silverleon

"Dear Sony, Today I saw a deer outside, maybe if you finish the security test fast enough, I'll let you ride an elevator to the break room and tell you about that time I saw a deer."

...wait, what were we talking about again?

Oh, right, right, PSN down.
Well its been 20 days and nothing's happened, even tho people kept saying and acting as if they'd loose it with half a day with PSN, but here we are, as if nothing happened, sure, maybe a little annoyed or bored, but really, has it affected anyone THAT badly?

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Nope.
I went back to playing Ratchet and Clank, part one, on the PS2, then on to part 2 and Up Your Arsenal.
Messed around with the Wii for a few days, then dusted off the 1960's era Atari console.
(Pacman, Ms Pacman, Asteroids) After a day or so that too got boring.
Finally, I went back to the PS3.
Started playing LBP for a bit and had an idea for a new level...and then remembered it was still offline.
My 9 yr old asked, is it still offline?"
"Yes"
"Think it will be back up before the summer?"
I know if I take a guess as to when, if ever, it will be up, I will be remembered for my lie.
"Honestly, no one knows," I replied. And I am certain I am right.

Sony, you must die
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL5yh...eature=related

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Sony, you must die

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And then the PSN would never come back online.

Why haven't we had an update. It's been since Friday in the US. I'm getting sick of rumors, I'm seeing lots of random sites saying it'll return today. That's why I think they should update us so they set these rumors straight.

Shame it's not up yet. I'm just glad the rumor of May 31st is up. Also, how bad is it that that guy (Seybold or something rather) is saying there is no news. How can someone so high up in the chain of command not have news? Of course, that's assuming they are not lying to us... Which is impossible, right.

And as I've been browsing through the thread, I've noticed reports of credit card fraud. Well I'm offended. What's wrong with me? Why am I not getting spam? Why don't the hackers like me? We were going to have crackers and tea, just like the British, but no... Now I have to have it alone. Thanks hackers! THANKS!

*says bye to the scarecrow, tinman, and friends* *closes eyes and clicks ruby slippers together repeatedly*

There's no place like PSN. There's no place like PSN. There's no place like PSN.

*opens eyes*

#@$%&#! Why am I still here!?

Since the first day of the outage, I've been thinking everyday that it is impossible that it could last more than 2 weeks. Now, we are slowly reaching a month in the outage. And the outage slowly becomes an "out(R)age"... (which is a perfectly natural outcome)... However, I'm with Sony, no matter what... Until the out(R)age, they provided a good service (and one that is free of charge, unlike their rival(s))... I also should clearly state that I'd NEVER pay for playing console games online... Let's wait with patience and in peace, it's the best thing we can do...

i dont think they will keep that date might be a bit later or earlier

I reflect back on the past three weeks and remember all the work I've done, and all the sleep I've gotten.

Just kidding.

Latest update from the Sony blog:
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PSN RESORTATION TIMELINE UPDATE
"I know you all want to know exactly when the services will be restored. At this time, I can’t give you an exact date, as it will likely be at least a few more days. We’re terribly sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work through this process."

Since I can't comment on the blog, I'll just do it here:
Ok, thanks for the brevity. It speaks volumes of your sincerity. But I still think you should think of the maximum amount of time possible that it could take you to finish and tell us that is the day it will be up. Because now, in a few days when the PSN is still not up, we will all be upset again because you are going to maybe/maybe not make an update about how there is still more work to be done.
...I think I have more of an issue regarding their updates than the actual problem of the PSN outage. Lol

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Originally Posted by Creekey

Latest update from the Sony blog:
PSN RESORTATION TIMELINE UPDATE
"I know you all want to know exactly when the services will be restored. At this time, I can’t give you an exact date, as it will likely be at least a few more days. We’re terribly sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work through this process."

Since I can't comment on the blog, I'll just do it here:
Ok, thanks for the brevity. It speaks volumes of your sincerity. But I still think you should think of the MAXIMUM amount of time possible that it could take you to finish and tell us that is when it will be up. Because now, in a few days when the PSN is STILL not up, we will all be upset again because you are going to maybe/maybe not make an update about how there is still more work to be done.

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Wow what a small update. At least it's some kind of update. I was expecting much more than that. I don't if anyone argues wIth me but Sony sucks right now. It's like they don't care at all. Basically they'll get it up when they feel like it. I
Sure they are working around the clock, but they don't really sound like it. You'd like after no blog posts in 5 days they would write something a little longer and more apologetic. I hate these people right now. Honestly if Xbox had all my favorite games on it I'd be buying one as we speak. I mean come on it seems like ages since I've been online and I'm growing tired of the BS. At this point it has nothing to with actually getting online. It's the way they are handling this. Anyone can feel different about this but you have to admit they could have been taking a different approach to this.


Nobody cares about your pointless updates. What a shocker! They once again release an update about an update. Maybe I'm to blame a little for being upset. I should know by now not to expect anything more. Everytime I get my hopes up they always get shot down. No timeline what so ever, I find that hard to believe. I think they no exacty what time frame we are looking at. I'm thinking they are just afraid to say the actual date because they are afraid customers would be outraged. So of course there gonna say in a few days. That's what they've always said.

Also even though Brink developers say they are not feeling any change as far as game sales go I think that'll change if things don't change soon. Isn't it an online based game. Soon people will tell other people don't buy it because it's not fun. I get that if you really wanted to play it online
you'd wait but most people aren't going to wait. It just sucks for those guys because they can't showcase their games full potential. That's just with them, imagine what all these games are going through.

Ok so ya I could not stop babbling. I'm sorry for that but Sony need to stop playing the part of the victim. We are the only victims. At one point they were also but after seeing how they've handled everything in the past weeks I think they have become the criminal. In the end even after my long reply all I want along with everyone else is things to be back to normal, oh, and things to be handled differently. The good ole days are a forgotten time.

I feel ya, Metalpunks.
Just breathe and go outside to pick flowers while counting to 10, over and over.

I'm getting out my baseball bat... I've decided that instead of hitting the Sony blog with it, I'll go outside and hit flowers.

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Originally Posted by Creekey

I feel ya, Metalpunks.
Just breathe and go outside to pick flowers while counting to 10, over and over.

I'm getting out my baseball bat... I've decided that instead of hitting the Sony blog with it, I'll go outside and hit flowers.

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The people that were on the playstation blog posting replys can no loner. I guess the cookies probably expired. That shows how long this has been going on.

I have a reply for you Netflix problem. Now I can watch it again. They did something lastnight so we can watch again. That's why you couldnt lastnigt because they were working on something. I called them when it started working to have them take the free credit they were giving me. They were more than cooperative and actually let me keep it. Now that's a good company.

I haven't been able to pick flowers. I've been on forums for five days now, I haven't seen sunlight in days.

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Originally Posted by METALPUNKS

The people that were on the playstation blog posting replys can no loner. I guess the cookies probably expired. That shows how long this has been going on.

I have a reply for you Netflix problem. Now I can watch it again. They did something lastnight so we can watch again. That's why you couldnt lastnigt because they were working on something. I called them when it started working to have them take the free credit they were giving me. They were more than cooperative and actually let me keep it. Now that's a good company.

I haven't been able to pick flowers. I've been on forums for five days now, I haven't seen sunlight in days.

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Thank goodness about Netflix! Sony should take a serious look at Netflix's business model and follow suit. I can't believe they let you have the 30 days free, plus no need for the Apple TV now. Brilliant.

I was curious why I saw no comments on the blog. I thought that maybe Sony somehow logged out all those people because they were tired of hearing the complaints. Either way, it is bad. What other direct line is there for those truly desperate people to use in order to threaten Sony with giving Microsoft their business? lol

You can't pick flowers, and I can't hit flowers... Who am I kidding, I live in the desert - there are no flowers. :moody: I am at a loss of what to do.

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Originally Posted by Creekey

What other direct line is there for those truly desperate people to use in order to threaten Sony with giving Microsoft their business? lol

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Twitter.

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I was going to be seriously bumming tonight if I couldn't use it again.

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I really don't think we need to get that much of an insight into what you do outside the forum.

bad news. I go to use netflix and of course it's back to not working again. I don't get it. I don't care what anyone says but this problem with Sony is affecting many other businesses. If you would of asked me 3 weeks ago if I though we'd be offline for this long I would have said no way. I just can't believe it. I expect another update tonight. I know it won't happen but come on. I have played everything I want to play.


There are tons of flowers here, it's springtime in New England.

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Twitter.
I really don't think we need to get that much of an insight into what you do outside the forum.

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Lol, interesting.

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Originally Posted by METALPUNKS

There are tons of flowers here, it's springtime in New England.

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I wish I remembered what a flower looked like, so I could mentally hit it with a baseball bat.

I think Sony is single-handedly going to take down the planet with this mess. Obviously I'm not serious, but you are right, it is effecting a lot of companies. Including Netflix.

Messing with Netflix = Evil.

:)