Sony better do something really goddamned awesome to make up for this crap.
>implying Sony hasn't already announced a free PSN download and a month of Playstation Plus for everyone...
Not bad considering there is still no confirmation of anyone's CC's being stolen, and it's not a Paid Service, so really, they don't owe you much more than an apology.
The debate could go either way. PSN price is factored into the cost of the PS3, so it's not entirely beyond reason people expect compensation when such a service goes down. I've also seen people say they have had strange activity on their accounts after this, but was it because of this? Who knows.
Their security was awful; outdated software, no VPNs, all servers connected directly to the internet. And they knew of the exploit, but never did anything. Regardless of how well Sony has handled it, this will be something they more than likely won't live down for a few years.
Also, to get PSN+, I think you have to give them your credit card info (lol) again. Even worse, any games or content you get with PSN+ will not be available to those if they don't continue the subscription. Unfortunately that makes it seem like just a ploy to make money to me and most people might shy away from such a thing. Although you are correct, legally they aren't required to compensate anyone.
BUT IT LOOKS SO COOL AND MAKES COOL SOUNDS!