Sony Institutes Harassment Policy Following PS5 Disc Controversy
Sony's new harassment policy targets customers, not employees
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The story so far
Sony has announced it will sue customers who harass staff. The policy follows a backlash against the PlayStation 5's disc drive. The controversy began with criticism of the PS5's physical disc drive, which some customers found unsatisfactory.
Sony's response has been to institute a policy targeting those who direct harassment at employees. There is disagreement on whether the policy will affect vocal critics of the PS5's disc drive. TechPowerUp denies rumors that Sony will delay a disc-less future.
The company has not yet specified how it will define harassment or what legal action it might take.
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Who reported it (6)
- Sony Rolls Out New Customer Harassment Policy After Physical Disc Controversy Sparks Backlash IGN Nordic · 1d ago
- Sony Will Sue Customers Who Harass Staff Gadget Review · 1d ago
- New Sony Policy Could Lead To Legal Action Against Vocal PS5 Disc Critics Polygon.com · 1d ago
- Sony Rolls Out New Customer Harassment Policy After Physical Disc Controversy Sparks Backlash IGN · 1d ago
- Insiders Deny Rumors that Sony Will Delay Discless Future TechPowerUp · 1d ago
- Sony Institutes Harassment Policy Following PS5 Disc Controversy Kotaku · 1d ago
The obvious questions
What prompted Sony to institute this new policy?
The new policy follows a backlash against the PlayStation 5's physical disc drive.
Will this policy affect critics of the PS5's disc drive?
Coverage does not yet specify whether the policy will target vocal critics of the PS5's disc drive.
What legal action might Sony take against harassing customers?
Sony has not yet specified what legal action it might take.
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