SCEA Bans Many Players for Using Exploits in MLB The Show 16

[SmashMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by extremeskins04

But, players found an exploit in the system and you know how online gamers are, word gets out FAST, within a few hours. And the way people think, they're like "well it's a loophole in the SDS system so it's not my fault if they're system is exploitable so I'm going to take advantage of it..."

You can actually sense this as an unspoken point in a lot of the posts across here, Reddit, ShowNation, and Twitter. A lot of them are usually accompanied by a "why would I do this?" thing. I'm not sure if it's a subconscious attempt by some to misdirect, but it's interesting once you notice it.

That being said, it's possible (maybe likely) that some people were mistakenly flagged for this and if they were I hope they get things resolved. But if SCEA says they investigated these accounts before banning, I find it less likely that false positives made it through both levels before being struck down.

[Sandule]

In the end it's SCEA's fault for not testing properly. To ban people for their mistake is ridiculous. They should have just fixed the exploit and moved on. But then again it's US corporate culture to have no accountability when it comes to their mistakes and criminal activity! In my opinion, it's just KARMA for SCEA's increased greediness this year.

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sandule

In the end it's SCEA's fault for not testing properly. To ban people for their mistake is ridiculous. They should have just fixed the exploit and moved on. But then again it's US corporate culture to have no accountability when it comes to their mistakes and criminal activity! In my opinion, it's just KARMA for SCEA's increased greediness this year.

So where does user accountability come in when it's stated pretty clearly in the TOS what can or can't be done?

But then again it seems to be basic culture to blame anyone but themselves when they've done something wrong.

It's kind of like someone who continually overdraws their bank account and then blames the bank about the fees for allowing them to do so.

[SmashMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sandule

In the end it's SCEA's fault for not testing properly. To ban people for their mistake is ridiculous. They should have just fixed the exploit and moved on. But then again it's US corporate culture to have no accountability when it comes to their mistakes and criminal activity! In my opinion, it's just KARMA for SCEA's increased greediness this year.

Really odd to claim a company has no accountability while absolving users who knowingly exploited a system.

[redsox4evur]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

So where does user accountability come in when it's stated pretty clearly in the TOS what can or can't be done? But then again it seems to be basic culture to blame anyone but themselves when they've done something wrong. It's kind of like someone who continually overdraws their bank account and then blames the bank about the fees for allowing them to do so.

Also when this is posted about a week ago to remind everyone that you can get banned or suspended for doing this type of stuff.

Spoiler

Suspension and Banning Public Service Announcement

If a player is found cheating, exploiting, harassing other players, or breaking the rules in game or here on The Show Nation forums, we will suspend the account for a limited time or even permanently ban the ID and console.

This isn't new and we've always been on the lookout for these types of players, but it's important to remind the community of the potential consequences that may await players if they decide to travel down the dark path.

What can get you suspended or banned?
- Harassment
- Trolling
- Insulting
- Spamming
- Cheating
- Abusing exploits
- "Hostage" situations or "Griefing"
- Manipulating marketplace transactions
- Selling of in-game currency for real world currency

By participating in any of the points listed above, you are not only ruining the enjoyment of other players but also compromising a fair and balanced gameplay environment that we here at SDS are committed to maintain. This is unacceptable, and suspensions or bans are non-negotiable. Play fair and there won't be a problem.

Do you suspect someone of cheating or foul play?
Aside from using the in-game report tools, you may also email [email protected] with the details. Videos and screenshots are very helpful, so if it is possible, please include them. Please know that you will not likely get a response. This doesn't mean you're being ignored, but rather we are not obligated to speak openly about user account suspension/ bans. Also remember not everyone who disconnects, freezes, or "lags" is cheating. Connection "strength" depends on a lot of variables, and sometimes those variables don't all align.

[Jason_19]

Feel free to use me as example, SCEA, because you'll only expose your poor standards for this decision in doing so. I didn't knowingly do anything and I pay pretty close attention to my stubs. For all of you people accusing everyone of knowingly doing that, feel free to keep clinging to your false beliefs.

[Sandule]

Quote: Originally Posted by extremeskins04

In the video game world, you will NEVER win the "it's the company's fault for making an exploitable game" argument. You're about 15-20 years too late bro. It does not matter if the company has glitches in the game. If you KNOWINGLY exploit them, then you (the player) are at fault and it's stealing. I know from seeing this kind of thing all the time from games over the years that if you do find a glitch or loophole, you report it, you don't exploit it ..then blame the company for having glitches.

Why would I report a loophole. They don't pay me to test for bugs. Maybe some people like to work for free but I don't. If their testers can't find them that's SCEA's problem not mine. Corporations continuously exploit people and situations and they have no issues with it, in fact when they do it it's called competitive advantage! But when the tables are turned all of a sudden they start using the word criminal. I find it hilarious. I didn't personally use the exploit because I didn't know about it, but I paid money for a game and if that game I received has an exploit, then I will use it as that is what I paid for. Again, it's their fault, not mine.

[extremeskins04]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sandule

Why would I report a loophole. They don't pay me to test for bugs. Maybe some people like to work for free but I don't. If their testers can't find them that's SCEA's problem not mine. Corporations continuously exploit people and situations and they have no issues with it, in fact when they do it it's called competitive advantage! But when the tables are turned all of a sudden they start using the word criminal. I find it hilarious. I didn't personally use the exploit because I didn't know about it, but I paid money for a game and if that game I received has an exploit, then I will use it as that is what I paid for. Again, it's their fault, not mine.

It's not your job to find bugs, you're correct, but it's also called stealing or cheating when you knowingly exploit a loophole in a game.

So because you paid money for the game, if it has an exploit, then you'll use it because that's what you paid for? You can't just ignore the exploit or bug and play legitimately?

Your logic is insurmountably ridiculous man. Like I can't even....