LiquidMetal14
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No bueno
The fact that people are resorting to console wars in order to defend a sexual predator simply because he's associated with their favourite brand is pathetic.
And others using this to slam Sony and feel better about your favourite brand, you're just as pathetic.
Wouldnt be surprised at all. Gaming has lots of weird people - both employees and users.Don't worry, every console's got a ped fan among them. Most of Nintendo's are from the Smash community
It's a very dubious reality, but the proof is out there.
I'm not one to pass judgement on most of the cultural traditions pertaining to foreign nations, but any place that makes it legal for an adult to have sex with a kid who's barely entered puberty can't be that sanely civilized in all aspects.Yeah, I agree it's immoral and where he lives it's also illegal. But there's a good reason why many civilized countries like Germany, Austria or Greece consider 14 and up as being legal.
Wouldnt be surprised at all. Gaming has lots of weird people - both employees and users.
You dont see office buildings of insurance and mortgage workers acting weird.
People who are comparing this situation to Activision are having a bit of a laugh. But no-one can deny that this is a major PR disaster for Sony at the very least, and could turn even worse. Evidence seems to be piling on so people will be looking to Sony to see their response. The response better be on point or Sony could end up facing way more drama.Every company has them it’s just a matter of how the company proceeds from here once it’s known. Trying to tie this with what happened at Activision is weird since that’s dealing with the company’s culture itself. This is a personal matter that has nothing to do with Sony, just the individual.
You're not going to see Sony respond at all.People who are comparing this situation to Activision are having a bit of a laugh. But no-one can deny that this is a major PR disaster for Sony at the very least, and could turn even worse. Evidence seems to be piling on so people will be looking to Sony to see their response. The response better be on point or Sony could end up facing way more drama.
He's probably dumb enough to use the one Michael Scott from the Office was gonna use for a dating profile, LittleKidLover.I wonder what his PSN name is.
and what loli avatar he has
Not going to be a good look if that's the way they are going to tackle this. A non response only gives more validity to comparisons with Activision. People might brand the company as defending pedos.You're not going to see Sony respond at all.
And even if they do, it sure wont be Jim Ryan doing a company memo or tweet.
Unless the individual was using Sony equipment and/or it involved somebody else within the company, yes, it would be a PR nightmare but that’s not the case here. If it’s one lone case than everything will be fine depending on Sony’s answer. How many companies are still standing and making record profits that have dealt with this type of stuff before? A lot.People who are comparing this situation to Activision are having a bit of a laugh. But no-one can deny that this is a major PR disaster for Sony at the very least, and could turn even worse. Evidence seems to be piling on so people will be looking to Sony to see their response. The response better be on point or Sony could end up facing way more drama.
You're not going to see Sony respond at all.
And even if they do, it sure wont be Jim Ryan doing a company memo or tweet.
That's irrelevant imo. IF the allegations are proven Sony can't be seen as defending pedofiles (especially upper management level employees), even to a tiny extent. They will HAVE to fire the guy swiftly and be on point with their communication to the media.Unless the individual was using Sony equipment and/or it involved somebody else within the company, yes, it would be a PR nightmare but that’s not the case here. If it’s one lone case than everything will be fine depending on Sony’s answer. How many companies are still standing and making record profits that have dealt with this type of stuff before? A lot.
That’s why I’ve said TWICE that it’s not a PR nightmare until we know how Sony acts upon the news breaking. He absolutely needs to be fired but this isn’t an unprecedented case in the corporate world.That's irrelevant imo. IF the allegations are proven Sony can't be seen as defending pedofiles (especially upper management level employees), even to a tiny extent. They will HAVE to fire the guy swiftly and be on point with their communication to the media.
It is there, but the thread was locked fast by a mod. Like 10 posts in. The reason was it was due to it being twitter as a source and not a credible news outlet. You'll see the thread a few pages down.Hmm, it's funny....I've been looking on ERA and there's no discussion about this going on at all there. Is it censored? Why would they do that? Very weird if so ....
You are underestimate how damaging the image of a Sony senior VP, wearing a PS5 t-shirt, trying to hook up with a 15 year old(a key demographic for PlayStation), while sending and asking for dick pics, is to the Sony/PlayStation brand. It's already a PR nightmare, and could turn way worse.That’s why I’ve said TWICE that it’s not a PR nightmare until we know how Sony acts upon the news breaking. He absolutely needs to be fired but this isn’t an unprecedented case in the corporate world.
You are underestimate how damaging the image of a Sony senior VP, wearing a PS5 t-shirt, trying to hook up with a 15 year old(a key demographic for PlayStation), while sending and asking for dick pics, is to the Sony/PlayStation brand. It's already a PR nightmare, and could turn way worse.
You have to wonder. If law enforcement make one mistake big swathes of evidence become inadmissible. I wonder how this stuff works.Wow, that's crazy.
How does the law work about that in the US? Independent groups can bring evidence to the court and it's taken as if it was done by a legitimate law enforcement member?
Of course, slinging mud at Sony right now is people just having a bit of fun. But two things are certain: (1) the hit to the brand could be significant; (2) the response NEEDS to be precise cause if not, people might actually start thinking this is a systemic level issue.its bad for the image, but unless it represents a systemic issue it’s not really worth singling out Sony, this situation can and unfortunately does happen anywhere.
Subway’s spokesman for damn near a decade is a convicted pedophile yet the company is still standing. It’s all about action and that’s what people will be focused on. You’re trying to boil all things down to Sony instead of just the individual.You are underestimate how damaging the image of a Sony senior VP, wearing a PS5 t-shirt, trying to hook up with a 15 year old(a key demographic for PlayStation), while sending and asking for dick pics, is to the Sony/PlayStation brand. It's already a PR nightmare, and could turn way worse.
It's the outcome of many very poor decisions.... moving HQ to California was one of the biggest parts, poor leadership in the form of Jim Ryan is another.... releasing a condemnation of Activision when you have no idea about how clean your own Org is, is moronic.... several other pieces of this jigsaw too.
Of course, slinging mud at Sony right now is people just having a bit of fun. But two things are certain: (1) the hit to the brand could be significant; (2) the response NEEDS to be precise cause if not, people might actually start thinking this is a systemic level issue.
Who would have thought that as society becomes more promotional of sexual deviation everywhere (enabled by corporate virtue signaling politically charged policies), that you get MORE instances of stuff like this coming out
It's a very slippery slope that NO ONE wants to admit to for fear of being labeled as anti-LTBQ or whatever.
Who says they targeted him? They might be juggling additional similar cases right now.
This was the jackpot.
That's brand supporters for ya. Loyal to the end. But a marketing manager's dream come true. Nothing makes them happier than having brand ambassadors do the work for them.Just read through this thread and i have to say i'm a bit dissapointd by numerous 'but, but, Microsoft' posts by certain posters. There will 100% be scumbags like this at Microsft,and Nintendo, and pretty much any big company. These scumbags are everywhere, BUT this was a guy who worked at Sony, so bringin up other companies as some kind of defence is childish.
My ex girlfriend works for one of the biggest pedo hunting groups in the UK, and the stuff she has to put up with to catch these freaks bring her to trears constantly. One of the convos she had with one of these scumbags mae me throw up once, it was that bad. This is no laughing matter, and nothing to console war over guys ffs.
There will 100% be scumbags like this at Microsft,and Nintendo
That sorta like saying all children can stay at Michael Jackson’s house as hotels can be a bad placeWhen Sony says they’re reluctant to have crossplay with Xbox because they want to protect the children. I didn’t know they extend that to meaning providing shelter for the Playstation kids to protect them from the Xbox boys in the street
I worked with a guy that got busted for something exactly like this and went to prison. Needless to say, in retrospect we all should have known. Dude was really, really obviously a creeper. Worked night shift by himself. Had a care bears backpack. Guy was like 58.Imagine working with this dude at Sony, thinking he's just some regular dude and then seeing this online. Wonder how his day back to work Monday will be.
Fucking YIKES. Sony need to get rid of this guy
Oh ok. I'm wondering though if they did similar with the initial Activision, Blizzard etc. items when those started breaking though. I think they have used Twitter as a source in the past, like with the Insomniac ex-employee, and they've definitely used it as a source for other events of bad practices in the workplace so...what's that much different here in this one's case?It is there, but the thread was locked fast by a mod. Like 10 posts in. The reason was it was due to it being twitter as a source and not a credible news outlet. You'll see the thread a few pages down.
If this was some rando on a non-gaming related company this news won't have a 10 page thread here. We are all trying to figure out whether there could be material ramifications for Sony. I believe the VP should be fired ASAP and should face charges if the allegations are true. There is nothing to discuss there. It's clear cut. What we can discuss is how this situation could impact Sony. That's the crux of this thread. You can disagree if you want.Subway’s spokesman for damn near a decade is a convicted pedophile yet the company is still standing. It’s all about action and that’s what people will be focused on. You’re trying to boil all things down to Sony instead of just the individual.
Unless the individual was using Sony equipment and/or it involved somebody else within the company, yes, it would be a PR nightmare but that’s not the case here.
Yeah, hell maybe he was picking up the kid for Jimbo.I wonder how stunned and disheartened Jim Ryan will be now.
Odds on the dude using a company owned and paid for phone are high. He's a VP, he gets that shit in his contract.
So moving Sony HQ to California and appointing Jim Ryan as PS chief is the reason this nonce wanted to sexually abuse a child?.
Have you ever stopped and listened to how you sound you mongy cunt.
How are you even still here all you do is post moronic braindead nonsense and somehow the mods here persist in giving you chance after chance...
Honestly if I was to describe the drivel you post it would be rat shit clogging up a drain.
If you find a resetera logo in there I'm going to shit my pants.
Can we get some CSI zoom and enhance so we can see the message on his phone is also the one in the screencaps?
The Insomniac thing is the systemic issue that Sony is actively trying to make disappear.its bad for the image, but unless it represents a systemic issue it’s not really worth singling out Sony, this situation can and unfortunately does happen anywhere.