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Sony implements anti-harassment policy amid backlash over PlayStation disc phaseout

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Sony 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 January 2028. The policy, effective September 1, outlines prohibited behaviors such as persistent demands, abusive language, and threats, with the company threatening to suspend customer service or pursue legal action if these behaviors continue. Despite significant backlash, including lawsuits and a Change.org petition with nearly 400,000 signatures, Sony intends to proceed with its plan to end physical disc production, arguing that digital purchases are effectively licenses rather than true ownership. AI

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Sony implements anti-harassment policy amid backlash over PlayStation disc phaseout

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  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.

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