[GregoryRasputin]

A few days ago, we posted here that representatives for Sony visited graf_chokolo’s home, this morning graf updated his blog to state that he has been forced to remove all PS3 related technical items from his blog, or face six months in prison, here is a quote from his blog: [Read More]

[stuck?]

Very interesting. There has to be something in there that sony does NOT want being made public.

There's plenty of reason to go after other people and hardware makers that are only in it for piracy, yet they go after geohawt and graffer..

Really stirring the pot.

[xxxRoccoSiffredixxx]

i'm with you Graf... don't give up, be anonymous

[zaspan]

Originally Posted by stuck? Very interesting. There has to be something in there that sony does NOT want being made public. There's plenty of reason to go after other people and hardware makers that are only in it for piracy, yet they go after geohawt and graffer.. Really stirring the pot.

Definetly.If they wanted to stop piracy they would go for the devs that are making the back-up managers and they would shut down the warez/torrent sites that distribute the backups.What are they hiding?Maybe some more stolen technology like the bd-drive or a exploit so large even they won't be able to patch it up.I guess only time will tell.Graf_balls of steel.I don't get it how can he go to jail?Isn't there some kind of probation for first time ofenders?

[psik]

i am willing to help u pay dude..i am a student but my money is better worth spending fighting an improtant cause than on buying **** i dont need most of the time...i hope everyone is willing to help u 2 in bits or depending on their budget larger bits..I stand with your principles and completely understand what ur doing this..

[japsander]

Graf needs remote secure access to a machine to carry on his work (if he is set on continuing)
if he has no tools/code at his home and no logs of any work, what can they do? what can they prove to make a valid claim for a seizure or arrest?
I think he needs to change name for a while at least. we will all still know where the good stuff comes from no matter what the name is.

[DaveOMac]

This is starting to get ridiculous now, everytime a dev even thinks about tinkering with their system Sony is screaming "PIRATE" and points their boney finger. They have now come to using scare tactics stating really "hey if you even think about mucking up our flawless system your going to jail!" .. I bet they have even got a big burley neo-nazi skin head in some jail somewhere on retainer so if any dev does press their luck and then gets snt down, they will be given a "hot-dog" to chew on before they even reach their cell!

I just love the way Sony are playing the part of the helpless victim in all this. They strut about acting like they haven't done anything wrong when their halo slipped a long time ago.

[Annelies]

Originally Posted by stuck? Very interesting. There has to be something in there that sony does NOT want being made public. There's plenty of reason to go after other people and hardware makers that are only in it for piracy, yet they go after geohawt and graffer.. Really stirring the pot.

I have share mixed emotions on the subject.

If Sony is indeed hiding something big in the PS3, I don't want it released. As much as I am against Sony when it comes to suing our Dev's, I don't want Sony to be exploited and sued themselves. Apart of this reason is because I grew up with Sony, so one could say I'm a little emotionally attached to them. I want to see a PS4 released and I'd hate to see Sony drop out of the console race any time soon because they lost too much money in a lawsuit regarding the PS3.

I ultimately want to see homebrew developers and Sony co-existing without any problems. As long as homebrew developers don't try to exploit the crap out of Sony, and as long as Sony stops suing our Dev's, then I'm fine.

[Sexbox]

Geohot has said before that Sony are hiding something really big with all this and Other O/S, they really do not want the system further compromised.

Geohot has indicated whether directly or indirectly (in the past mostly) that Sony can't fix the flaw but if exposed would screw them big time.

What bothers me is Geohot knows more about the inns & outs than he let on before Sony's gestapo came after him.

Graf needs to comply, at least publicly...

He needs to follow the footsteps of C4eva & keep on the down low.

[chaosity]

I admire your principles and thank you for all your input in the scene, but the way this is panning out I honestly dont see you coming out any other way but f***ed.

Though this seems like a sad approach I'd personally say bite the Sony bullet and do as they ask. People here are all 'three cheers for Graf!!' but theyre not you and theyre not facing a life with a heavy criminal record and possible imprisonment.

Its sad to see Sony winning this odd war but we all know money will gain more victories than justice...this is why I suggest you do all you can to limit the damage youll recieve. I understand your morals make this hard for you but think of the long term affects that could possibly damage your future. Sony seem to be using bigger punishment (threats at the moment I know) towards you then they did at Geo so I wouldnt assume youll walk away as unscathed as he apparently has.

Whether to go the anonymous route and still release thats totally your call, noone can or should judge or sway you in that, but please just think of your future.

Principles are a wonderful thing, but a lifelong criminal record for whatever prosecution Sony dream up could simply be more detrimental too you. I'm not saying to throw your principles away but too simply make sure theyre not pushing you into a stupid error.