Dark_AleX leaving the PSP Scene?

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Originally Posted by don3z

hmm, this may sound like a weird conspiracy theory.. but let's take a look at this possible theory:
1. Dark Alex creates the 2.71 SE firmware
2. Sony doesn't like this and decides to take action
3. Sony creates a sham website with the same name "Dark Alex"
4. Sony decides to strike back and makes a virus type of software which will brick a user's PSP
5. News of this virus gets around to commercial websites like IGN, Gamespot, etc.
6. As the news spreads, panic ensues and anyone who may have considered the possibility of flashing their firmware is now reconsidering that choice
7. News of this virus discourages and frustrates the "real" Dark Alex into quitting

Seems pretty logical right? But then again, I'm also one of the people who believes that viruses are created and distributed by big corporations like Norton, McAffee because they stand to make the most money off these nuisances. In this case, Sony comes out the winner in this battle too.

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Thats a scary thought...
A little far fetched though...

I'd just like to thank Dark Alex for all the work that he's done in the past and hope that he continues. I wish you the best of everything Alex :)

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Originally Posted by don3z

hmm, this may sound like a weird conspiracy theory.. but let's take a look at this possible theory:
1. Dark Alex creates the 2.71 SE firmware
2. Sony doesn't like this and decides to take action
3. Sony creates a sham website with the same name "Dark Alex"
4. Sony decides to strike back and makes a virus type of software which will brick a user's PSP
5. News of this virus gets around to commercial websites like IGN, Gamespot, etc.
6. As the news spreads, panic ensues and anyone who may have considered the possibility of flashing their firmware is now reconsidering that choice
7. News of this virus discourages and frustrates the "real" Dark Alex into quitting

Seems pretty logical right? But then again, I'm also one of the people who believes that viruses are created and distributed by big corporations like Norton, McAffee because they stand to make the most money off these nuisances. In this case, Sony comes out the winner in this battle too.

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I think it would be in Sony's best interest to create a site that when the programs were downloaded and executed they'd update PSPs rather than brick them. Out right destroying someone's hardware is a sure fire to get sued and with the PS3 launch being sub-par, I don't think Sony would want to garner anymore of a bad repuation.

And besides Sony doesn't want to destroy homebrew users, they want to entice them to update.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Pleas don’t make my PSP collect dust. Though I honor your decision