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PS3 Developer Fired For Comments

Posted by Zonk on from the unfortunate dept.

Next Generation reports on the unfortunate fallout from one PS3 developer's unflattering comments. Early in January, a developer made comments on his feelings regarding the Xbox 360 and its power/design ease vs. the PS3. Thanks to widespread internet reaction, he has been fired from his development position. From the article: "I can't believe how out of control everything got ... It's absolutely absurd how the Internet can take something relatively harmless and turn it into something so insane... Did I knowingly break NDA? I absolutely did not. I would never do that and I would never want to hurt Sony Online. Did I dance in the grey area by even opening my mouth? Yes I did and I was fired for it. So I guess the new rule for me is, don't ever say anything at all about anything. Ever...ever."

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  1. Double standards: or, how Slashdot sold out by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Whenever there's a story on governments oppressing free speech, Slashdot is filled with libertarians screaming about the 1st amendment and how glad they are to live in a country where you have a constitutional right to say whatever's on your mind.

    Whenever there's a story on corporations oppressing free speech, Slashdot is filled with corporate cocksuckers sneering about how people are stupid to dream of saying anything bad about their beloved $CORPORATION.

    Hypocrisy, anyone?