"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 !!'

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.

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

slur.io

Jimbuna · 12-26-14, 08:26 AM

I agree Sky....kids are sacrosanct in my book

Red October1984 · 12-26-14, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

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.

I see what you mean now.

Fair point.

flostt · 12-26-14, 01:07 PM

it's happening again...right now....here is an interesting map / link:

http://map.ipviking.com/

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.

12-25-14, 07:59 PM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 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, 08:26 AM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,445 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I agree Sky....kids are sacrosanct in my book __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-26-14, 01:07 PM	#12
flostt Sonar Guy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 388 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	it's happening again...right now....here is an interesting map / link: http://map.ipviking.com/ __________________ Von den 40'000 deutschen U-Boot-Männern des Zweiten Weltkrieges kehrten 30'000 nicht zurück... 40’000 German sailors served on U-boats during World War II – 30’000 never returned home...

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: 1,733 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	#9
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: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0

12-26-14, 04:13 PM	#14
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 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, 04:28 PM	#15
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.