"Worst christmas ever"

Skybird · 12-25-14, 07:59 PM

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-30602609

A hacker group claims to have brought down XBox and PS online services. And although i usually am more differentiated about idealistic hackers trying to show people how vulnerable they have made themselves when relying so completely on technology and the WWW, these dirtbags now I would love to beat up personally and pretty badly with my own hands. Because here they hit not any adult users who can cope with the situation, but they spell disaster on many little kids who have lived towards christmas in the expectation of then being able to finally, after all that long wait, to play with their friends over the holidays, like they have seen it being done with other kids they knew form school. For a child, the perception of time is different than for us adults, and disappointments like this is felt far more intensely, then it is felt by a 20 or 30 year old. I also remember when I was a boy, and got my first chess computer - and my parents had bad luck and bought a malfunctioning piece, which they could not have known. That evening was one of the most disappointing evenings in my life, and those days I had to wait until the shops were open again were the longest of my life. Also, I am lucky to have had wonderful and really good memories of christmas days with my family when I was young. Seeing this being spoiled for kids just for malicious and sadistic motives I have zero understanding and no tolerance for.

I would love to be given some minutes with those doing this in a locked room, all alone, unobserved. They would regret what they did. Promised.

nikimcbee · 12-25-14, 08:30 PM

That's crazy, they already made a movie about it!

A Skybird Christmas....

Red October1984 · 12-25-14, 09:59 PM

Ain't nobody ever heard of single-player games?

World isn't over.

MP-Only games or MP-focused games are my mortal enemy.

Betonov · 12-26-14, 02:13 AM

I'm with Sky on this one.

If they want to do something about our over reliance on technology, let them organize outdoor camping and trekking. Not ruining children Christmases.
I can't stand hackers. What a dishonorable way to fight.

vanjast · 12-26-14, 02:32 AM

This can be a good thing...
' Now kids, go outside and play like real children.. and stop acting like brats !!'

Skybird · 12-26-14, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betonov

I'm with Sky on this one.

If they want to do something about our over reliance on technology, let them organize outdoor camping and trekking. Not ruining children Christmases.
I can't stand hackers. What a dishonorable way to fight.

Some hackers are like that, as I indicated, but this Lizard Squad seems to be püure scum indeed: they blackmailed the FB crowd for more likes "else...", and only wanted to boast with their stunt. That is as low a motive as "low" can mean.

Time for a real thorough spanking.

ikalugin · 12-26-14, 07:49 AM

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kraznyi_oktjabr · 12-26-14, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red October1984

Ain't nobody ever heard of single-player games?

World isn't over.

MP-Only games or MP-focused games are my mortal enemy.

Yeah, but what about the All Mighty DRM? Does it require those services to work i.e. allow playing those single player games?

Skybird · 12-26-14, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red October1984

Ain't nobody ever heard of single-player games?

World isn't over.

MP-Only games or MP-focused games are my mortal enemy.

I am not talking about late teens or adults, Red, but little children. For them the world still ticks differently. Christmas days and a new toy being broken - that is almost like world over for them.

Dowly · 12-26-14, 01:24 PM

Platapus · 12-26-14, 04:13 PM

First world problems

There are kids (and adults) who did not get anything to eat on Christmas day. There are people sleeping in the streets or worse. All over the world, there are people dying and losing someone close to them on Christmas.

If the statistics play out, about 150 people committed suicide on Christmas day and that is only the US numbers.

But a video game not being able to be played, qualified as the "worst Christmas ever"? Really?

I think there is a need for a just little perspective here.

Betonov · 12-26-14, 04:28 PM

We can't expect that kind of perspective from kids under 11.
We shouldn't really force it on them. Life is going to get ugly soon enough for them, even those in the first world.

Betonov · 12-26-14, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

Is there any reason why we can't expect it?
Kids should know about reality and life long before they are 11.

They'll live to see a 111, let's give them some playtime first.

Betonov · 12-27-14, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

Lets give them some values first.

And we can do that by being good parents and a good society.
By giving them examples, taking time and teach them things, sit with them with movies and tell them what's wrong and right, play games with them and teach them values trough play. And then go outside with them. Take them camping or a least long walks. Make playing boardgames fun for them so they'll socialize more easily when they reach their teens. Teach them modesty 364 days in a year and give them a special treat that one day, a reward for a years worth growing up to be better persons than their spoiled peers.

Not rub their faces in about how most of this planet suffers. Just strap them to a chair ala Clockwork orange and break them into a psychological mess.

But Tribes, I do understand your point. Modern children are overindulgent and spoiled brats. And that's not because they have no perspective about the 150 Christmas suiciders and the hungry Africans. It's because it was easier for their parents to just buy them crap all year round than actually making an effort in raising them. If their PS4 or X-box goes down on Christmas and they turn into a teary puddle, I'll even laugh about it. Schadenfreude mein Freund.
Aber, the Maggot... excuse me, Lizzard squad made no distinction and children, that got their one special gift in this year, those children are not spoiled brats and those children were really hurt.

eddie · 12-26-14, 04:43 PM

Looks like Lizard Squad has made a mistake by saying Anonymous has been working with the FBI to catch those responsible for shutting down the 2 sites. Anonymous wants everyone to know this is nonsense! Why would they work with the FBI, who they hate?

So Anonymous is going after the Lizard Squad, they have 2 videos to watch here-

http://anonhq.com/anonymous-declares-war-lizard-squad/

12-25-14, 07:59 PM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,660 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	"Worst christmas ever" http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-30602609 A hacker group claims to have brought down XBox and PS online services. And although i usually am more differentiated about idealistic hackers trying to show people how vulnerable they have made themselves when relying so completely on technology and the WWW, these dirtbags now I would love to beat up personally and pretty badly with my own hands. Because here they hit not any adult users who can cope with the situation, but they spell disaster on many little kids who have lived towards christmas in the expectation of then being able to finally, after all that long wait, to play with their friends over the holidays, like they have seen it being done with other kids they knew form school. For a child, the perception of time is different than for us adults, and disappointments like this is felt far more intensely, then it is felt by a 20 or 30 year old. I also remember when I was a boy, and got my first chess computer - and my parents had bad luck and bought a malfunctioning piece, which they could not have known. That evening was one of the most disappointing evenings in my life, and those days I had to wait until the shops were open again were the longest of my life. Also, I am lucky to have had wonderful and really good memories of christmas days with my family when I was young. Seeing this being spoiled for kids just for malicious and sadistic motives I have zero understanding and no tolerance for. I would love to be given some minutes with those doing this in a locked room, all alone, unobserved. They would regret what they did. Promised. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

12-25-14, 08:30 PM	#2
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	That's crazy, they already made a movie about it! A Skybird Christmas.... __________________

12-25-14, 09:59 PM	#3
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Ain't nobody ever heard of single-player games? World isn't over. MP-Only games or MP-focused games are my mortal enemy. __________________

12-26-14, 04:13 PM	#11
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,379 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	First world problems There are kids (and adults) who did not get anything to eat on Christmas day. There are people sleeping in the streets or worse. All over the world, there are people dying and losing someone close to them on Christmas. If the statistics play out, about 150 people committed suicide on Christmas day and that is only the US numbers. But a video game not being able to be played, qualified as the "worst Christmas ever"? Really? I think there is a need for a just little perspective here. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-26-14, 04:43 PM	#15
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Looks like Lizard Squad has made a mistake by saying Anonymous has been working with the FBI to catch those responsible for shutting down the 2 sites. Anonymous wants everyone to know this is nonsense! Why would they work with the FBI, who they hate? So Anonymous is going after the Lizard Squad, they have 2 videos to watch here- http://anonhq.com/anonymous-declares-war-lizard-squad/ __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

12-26-14, 02:13 AM	#4
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	I'm with Sky on this one. If they want to do something about our over reliance on technology, let them organize outdoor camping and trekking. Not ruining children Christmases. I can't stand hackers. What a dishonorable way to fight.

12-26-14, 02:32 AM	#5
vanjast Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere else now Posts: 1,739 Downloads: 825 Uploads: 4	This can be a good thing... ' Now kids, go outside and play like real children.. and stop acting like brats !!'

12-26-14, 07:49 AM	#7
ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	slur.io

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0

12-26-14, 04:28 PM	#12
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	We can't expect that kind of perspective from kids under 11. We shouldn't really force it on them. Life is going to get ugly soon enough for them, even those in the first world.