It started as rumor, as photos and posts by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 players began to circulate through social networks and news websites with claims that they'd been banned for 5,000 days from playing the record-setting game online.
Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling confirmed the rumors as fact in a Tweet on Tuesday, stating "Yes. If you see this message, it means you've been Permabanned (for something bad)."
As one that has seen many Call of Duty games with my friends totally ruined by hackers and cheaters over the past couple of years, I posted a link to Kotaku's coverage of the story on my Facebook account and was stunned by a long discussion and mixed reaction.
Some who replied were fully in support of the action, while others stated they were against any such actions without a full explanation of banned tactics and an appeals process. Some said they'd be more likely to play the game more often while others said this news would make them consider playing less or stop altogether.
Personally, I hate the hackers and cheaters and am pleased to finally see a game company taking strong action to stop it. I work hard for my money and want to team up with my friends for some fun testing our skills against others, not battling against people who have to use glitches. I've long been tired of online leaderboards being made pointless because of glitchers and boosters. With prizes at stake in upcoming Call of Duty Elite events, I can see why they felt the need to swing a giant banhammer.
However, I know others won't agree near as much, and I'm eager to see where everyone stands on the issue.
Do you feel that Activision and Infinity Ward are in the right? Do you feel this is a fair tactic and policy? Or do you feel that it in some way violates the rights of a consumer or takes away from your desire to play the game?
You can sound off in the comments section below or Tweet me @OriginalPSP. You can also e-mail me at PatrickScottPatterson.com if you'd like your opinions to be heard in private.
I look forward to seeing the discussion.
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