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Sony implements anti-harassment policy amid PlayStation disc phaseout backlash

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Sony Group is implementing a new customer harassment policy to protect its employees from backlash related to its decision to phase out physical PlayStation game discs by 2028. The policy, effective September 1, outlines prohibited behaviors such as persistent demands, abusive language, and threats, and warns that customer service may be suspended if harassment continues. Despite ongoing backlash, including lawsuits and a Change.org petition with nearly 400,000 signatures, Sony intends to proceed with its plan, citing the need for employee safety and sustainable customer relationships. AI

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Sony implements anti-harassment policy amid PlayStation disc phaseout backlash

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Etiido Uko ·

    Sony threatens to cut off customer support and pursue legal action over harassment as backlash to PlayStation’s physical-disc phaseout intensifies — company to move forward with no disc decision despite several lawsuits

    Sony Japan has introduced a customer-harassment policy as anger continues over PlayStation’s plan to phase out physical game discs by 2028.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Sony threatens to cut off customer support and pursue legal action over harassment as backlash to PlayStation’s physical-disc phaseout intensifies — company to

    Sony threatens to cut off customer support and pursue legal action over harassment as backlash to PlayStation’s physical-disc phaseout intensifies — company to move forward with no disc decision des… Sony Japan has introduced a customer-harassment policy as anger continues over P…

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