Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 07:09AM by Tim Y. Listed in: Homebrew Development, News Tags: Dark-AleX
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All because of one retard of an impostor...At the risk of getting a lifetime's worth flaming, we bring very grim developments regarding the dark-alex.com impostor site that's been causing the PSP community a helluva headache.

The real Dark_AleX, responsible for the bundle of joy we all know as 2.71 SE custom firmware, has just announced that he's been giving the whole matter a lot of thought, and has been thinking of leaving the PSP dev scene, as this incident frustrates his existing problems. As he states in his real site:

I've lost two family members this year because of cancer, one of them last week, and the LAST THING my family need are legal problems because of the confusion generated by that son of a ***** of dark-alex.com. PSP programming and reverse engineering used to be fun. It was a hobby that distracted my mind of the darkness of life, it was funny to understand the code of an operating system made by a big company.


The rest of the letter is details on the impostor site's origin, and Dark_AleX assures us that he got the info legally. For all that's happened, we're hoping Dark_AleX can find his way out of this botch-up, and we're hoping the info he provides, accessible in the source link, will be of much use for you guys. Good hunting (That didn't sound right...). We wish you well, Dark_AleX, and we thank MuzafferB this news.


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   by alexlaban (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » Best psp hacker is quieting

damn ur the best hacker. thoose ****ers that made that dark-alex.com site got he 2 queit psp hacking


   Re: a (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » a

u stupid *****

quit is spelled Q-U-I-T

not quiet

dumbass

   Re: seventoes (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » Source?

Dark_AleX, if your reading this, and you really are going to quit, dont just leave. Please please please release the source code, so that other great hackers can continue your work.

   Re: man (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » sad

dont you hate it when ppl like that dark-alex.com guy ruin it for everyone,

   Re: alexlaban (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » sry

sry i spelled it wrong but not evry here r from a english talking country

   Re: covandy (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » THE IMPOSTER WILL PAY

found this on dark_alex's site and www.whois.com

[owner-c] handle: 9389360
[owner-c] type: PERSON
[owner-c] title:
[owner-c] fname: Espinoza Arriaga
[owner-c] lname: Alesio
[owner-c] org:
[owner-c] address: Avda. Rio Nalon 74
[owner-c] city: Spain
[owner-c] pcode: 33180
[owner-c] country: ES
[owner-c] state: ES
[owner-c] phone: +34-4-645678631
[owner-c] email: alesio.espinoza.arriaga@mytrashmail.com
[owner-c] protection: B
[owner-c] updated: 2006-09-06 19:15:57

so basically the man on every psp owners hit list is:

Espinoza Arriaga

who lives at:

Avda. Rio Nalon 74 Spain
postcode:33180

Who can be contacted on:

+34-4-645678631

LMAO PWNED SURE THIS INFO WILL BE HANDY FOR ALOT OF HATERZ! TO THIS IMPOSTER

   Re: covandy (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » more sense of that

found this on dark_alex's site and
www.whois.com



[owner-c] handle: 9389360
[owner-c] type: PERSON
[owner-c] title:
[owner-c] fname: Espinoza Arriaga
[owner-c] lname: Alesio
[owner-c] org:
[owner-c] address: Avda. Rio Nalon 74
[owner-c] city: Spain
[owner-c] pcode: 33180
[owner-c] country: ES
[owner-c] state: ES
[owner-c] phone: +34-4-645678631
[owner-c] email: alesio.espinoza.arriaga@mytrashmail.com
[owner-c] protection: B
[owner-c] updated: 2006-09-06 19:15:57


so basically the man on every psp owners hit list is:


Espinoza Arriaga

who lives at:


Avda. Rio Nalon 74 Spain
postcode:33180

Who can be contacted on:

+34-4-645678631


LMAO PWNED SURE THIS INFO WILL BE HANDY FOR ALOT OF HATERZ! TO THIS IMPOSTER

   Re: ROBERT A. (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » OWNED!!!1

HAHAHAHA IM GLAD THAT THAT FA GGOT QUITTED!! WHO NEEDS THAT FUC KER ANYWAY?

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   Re: SomeGuyWhoIsSemiAnnoyed (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » Condolences...

I never really used his programs because I have always been using eLoaders. But if he does quit then this is a true loss for the PSP homebrew scence.

Whoever made that impostor website truly has no life. Seriously who impersonates someone for the purpose of destroying PSPs? Impersonating someone should only be for comedy.
That person is not funny. Nor does he deserve any breaths of life that has been provided to him.

   Re: Cruiserdude (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » DA forever!

Hey man, just wanted to say thx so much for everything you've done for the PSP Homebrew scene. I'm relatively new, but was able to jump right in with no trouble thx in a large part to your programs. You've definitely done this community a great favor and for your contributions, I thank you. As far as your personal problems go, I'm really sorry to hear that. It's never easy to lose someone, especially two people in the same year. I know I don't know you personally at all or anything, but for what its worth I want you to know that I sympathize with you and I'll keep you in my prayers. As far as the fake D-A.com goes, that's just bull*****. I can't believe some ***** would go to the trouble of creating a website and writing programs with the sole purpose of destroying PSP's, as well as your reputation. I don't know if he was being paid by Sony, or what, but you've also provided his email, so I'm trying to think of as many illegal and spam lists I can get his email on. Regardless, don't let it get you down. That's only one dude, the rest of the homebrew community is behind you and supports you all the way. As much publicity as this has got, I don't see how it can really come back on you, but I definitely understand your caution. If you were already considering giving this stuff a break, I can definitely understand, but don't give it all up just b/c of one douche bag. Regardless, I understand your need for a break, or even calling it quits for good. No matter how deep we go into the PSP scene, its still just a hobby, and there are far more important things in life than a hobby. Whether or not you continue to code, feel free to stay involved, or at least drop by and say hey every one in awhile. If you do change your mind, or at least decide to come back in the future, we would all love it and of course welcome you back, but if you feel its time to move on, I understand as well. Thanks for all you have done, and farewell.
-Andrew

   Re: death69inc (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » will be missed

Hate to see peeps go in any scene
so far I like the se and was looking forward to what else to come

either case you will be missed and hope all gets better in personal life
thanks for what you have done

   Re: Pay (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29
 » Lets all pay him

Pay to his paypal so this can be his job.

   Re: laalex98 (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29
 » D_A?

Please Don't Leave Us.......
I know Myself How it Fells To Loose Someone With Cancer......
But I Learned That You Have to Continue What You Love Most For Fun.......

If You Leave I'll Leave With You and I Guess There Will Be No More Hope........

Thanks For Everything Alex.........

   Re: Merlin5505 (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » ....

DAX,
You have offered hope to TA-082's (Like me)
You have been good to us.

May the force be with you.

Now everybody send spam to those useless s*** heads and show 'em what we're made of! (E-mail is-alesio.espinoza.arriaga@mytrashmail.com) (see code on site- dax.st)
   by TechnopodMan (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » NOOOOOOOOOOO

This is bad news...

¿SONY is behind?

¡¡GOD SAVE THE KING!!

Alejandro, we remember your work for the rest of the days...

See you next time with another name ;)


   Re: Plainwhite (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » DON'T LEAVE

Dark alex, you are the creator, YOU CHANGED THE GOLDEN FIRMWARE. Man If you leave i'll just sell my PSP on ebay because no one else could do what you do. PLEASE DON'T LEAVE DUDE. The homebrew scene will end, it'll be over. PLEASE DARK ALEX. Just give it a chance. Everyday people wait for one of your creations, you saved the TA-082 people from hell, YOU MADE THE DOWNGRADER THAT DOWNGRADED MY PSP. Psh, you leave then I leave.

   Re: yea (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » ok?

omfg I REALLY hope DA don' leave, I hate these *****in fakers that ruins evrythin, damn I'll probably leave wit you

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   Re: bamhm182 (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » would you really?

I love Dark_Alex and all, but would you really sell your PSP if he quit? I'd be sad as hell for a while because he's one of the best out there IMO... PLEASE DON'T QUIT DARK_ALEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEEEEASE!! I'll do anything I can to get those websites shut down and a pop capped in every ass of those bit**es! If it turns out that you do need me and you are reading this, contact me at bamhm182@hotmail.com
   by tha 801 GAME (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » what????

damn,feel bad for Dark-AleX,If I was him,I'll grab some brass knuck and crack that fool in tha face,then I'll chop his ***** off,and feed it to my dog,and after he *****s,I'm gonna burn that *****!!!Well Dark-AleX,If I find out who that is,he's gonna end up in the wheel chair with one leg and 3 fingers!!!


   Re: jimmy (Unregistered) - 2006-12-12
 » YAY

I RAPED A GOAT!
   by Birdman (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » KILLL

HUNT THIS GUY DOWN AND KILL HIM

F***ing with dark_alex and the psp scene is not cool

this guy deserves to get the **** kicked out of him


(**** you first post people)


   Re: alexlaban (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » (**** you first post people)

(**** you first post people)

agree a first post shud be as any post and they shud ban evry1 whi like yay 1:st post 2 months atleast so they learn 2 dont do that

   Re: teh (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » hah

ur just jelous that u cant get first post
   by lionel007 (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » condolences m8

D Alex, sorry to hear this.I personnaly wasnt aware of this news. I hope that somewhere in the future, you'll be able to pick this up again. Look @ it this way: Some guy created a fake website, thats in someway a compliment 2 u. I see that you gace the source code for ur projects, so thats cool

btw

   by Sudds (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » All Hail!

The God of hacking.
Sorry for your losses Dark-Alex, thanks a million for all you have done for this scene.
Its a pity, it really is.

All the best in whatever you decide to do.


   Re: Madds (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » Sorry man



I agree here sorry for you loss,
i have had a recent lost this past weekend and i feel for ya


thanks for the hard work it has brought us all a long way.


   Re: Envoyyyyyy (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » SORRY!

Couldn't have said it better ^^^
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   by GHenrik - 2006-11-28
 » Oooooohh....

So the name Dark_AleX had a reason behind it. I feel sorry for you.

   by im the (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » the..

sixth


   Re: Alexlaban (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » lol

lol ur not and that is just a soo bad post next time post something that matters not only that ***** lol
   by blabla (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » noooooooooooo

He is the best PSP hacker ever!!!!

   by tenshu (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » ...

D_A don't leave this scene because of that

a french proverb says :

"collect the rocks people through you of to build you a pedestal"


Best regards

   by alexteoh (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » hey

hey dark, if you're reading this, thanks for all you've done selflessly for the 2.71ers.....and wish you well~

   by Annoymous Coward (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » His decision

If Dark Alex has decided to leave, that is his choice. Although the fake websites and Ps2nfo fake accounts obviously don't help matters, if he had already decided to leave the scene anyway then really those things make little difference.

I don't know why people feel the need to completely leave the scene since when I grow tired of things I find a short break is usually enough. As far as I am concerned he is leaving at the most interesting time in the Psp's homebrew cycle but whatever he decided to do, im sure his decision will be respected. Family comes first.


   Re: PurpleShadow (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » Family comes first...

Who could argue with that?

As for Espinoza Arriaga, he's just a total C*U*N*T
   by eruditejok3r - 2006-11-28
 » No te vayas por favor.

Dark Alex no llevo mucho tiempo con mi PSP pero de reconocer que eres el mejor ya que todos te proclaman asi. Estare dandote apoyo en todo lo que pueda, te dare donaciones con tal de que no te vayas y te motives a seguir en este proyecto. Esto te enseñara a ser mas fuerte, pero no te des por vencido. Sigue tu excellente trabajo. Todo te queremos.


Lamento la perdida de tus dos parientes


Tambien eh tenido parientes que an fallesido de cancer.

Tu amigo de Puerto Rico

EruditeJok3r


   Re: some1 (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » and that means?

and what does that mean????

   Re: DOH!_Boy (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » w00t!

De donde eres cabron?
Yo soy de San Juan
   by aykay (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » ...

I sure hope things get better.

   by Goodbye Alex --- HELLO NEWCOMER??? (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » Goodbye Alex --- HELLO NEWCOMER???

I have to thank Dark_Alex for 2.71 seb... but se-c is pants!!!

It stinks so bad that if you psp has it it needs to be dunked in a pot of ***** just to smell sweeter.

So I say Goodbye DA and come on someone out there take se to new hights??

NEoN HaZE


   Re: dorkdork777 (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » No...

SE-C is great, not pants. It has the features of SE-B", plus more - where did you get your idea from?!
   by john (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » ...

dark_alex..
jasamu dikenang, kesian awak atas kematian 2 hali keluarga tersayang. Saya harap awak akan terus berjuang untuk psp.. tapi apakah daya awak, nasib yang menimpa dirimu tidak dapat dielakkan lagi...

terima kasih , kerana tanpa anda, kami akan menghabiskan beribu ribu untuk membeli permainan yang tulen ...

saya tulen bang !


   Re: Saiful Apek (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » tulen kepala otak ko!

Ko ni apehal plak cakap melayu kat sini? Kalo ye pun nama tu biar la elok sikit. Nak cakap melayu, tapi nama john....

   Re: khairil (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » haha

kelakah ar korang nie..:P
yela nie kan orang putih punye website..kalau melayu laen ar..

translate : u guys are funny
this is english website if malay then it different so talk english :P

   Re: john (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » ..

alahai...apa salahnya cakap melayu.. sekurang nyer aku tau gak ader orang melayu lain kat sini...
takder buat gath ker ??

   Re: jack (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » english, screw that!

turka durka lurka allah allah hinder gender bender

just kidding with you guys, DA we will miss you, and remember, things can only get better. Hope to see you soon, much love.

   Re: go (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29
 » emang Dax ngerti???

haha lucu...lucu...
musti ada penerjemahnya donk

   Re: dadkfkaf (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29
 » ...

dark_alex..
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adkfkfda kdaedk diker afkdlaf ftard kkasdf

kadfl,
afkdkddakf
   by Benighted (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » .....

Sad News indeed....

   by nilzxx (Unregistered) - 2006-11-28
 » dont leave

dark_alex, plz dont leave the szene