Article: EA's 'Origin' Software, Spying Near You!

[Dr. Doom]

You can view the page at http://www.ownedcore.com/forums/cont...ying-Near-You!

[MigIdiot]

Does it matter really? SWTOR will not require Origin
Source:
SWTOR will not require Origin ~ Star Wars The Old Republic | SWTOR is it any different with Steam?

[Swinder]

If people complain about Origin then they also need to complain about Battle.net (warden), Steam, Rift (similar to warden) and of course the invasion of RealID. I mean, even google, youtube and many other sites serve up content based on your previous and overall usage.Gamers have a tendency to moan about things but then lack the back bone, in most cases, to pull together and protest in an appropriate manner. At the end of the day people have the choice to buy these games, if you buy the game(s) and then moan they are nothing but a hypocrite.

[stoneharry]

If people complain about Origin then they also need to complain about Battle.net (warden), Steam, Rift (similar to warden) and of course the invasion of RealID. I mean, even google, youtube and many other sites serve up content based on your previous and overall usage.Gamers have a tendency to moan about things but then lack the back bone, in most cases, to pull together and protest in an appropriate manner. At the end of the day people have the choice to buy these games, if you buy the game(s) and then moan they are nothing but a hypocrite.

We do complain about them, but there is very little we can do often due to the monopolistic features of what they do.

Most people do not even know how much information is collected about them, nor do they always realise the significance of this.

[Dr. Doom]

Hey Swinder,Thanks for the comment, glad you got to read my article. I agree, Warden is really intrusive as well, also why I mentioned that we know everyone does it, but at least Steam gives us the option to opt out of it you know? We realize people have the choice of whether or not to buy the game, but to have to give up simple freedoms shouldn't be a part of the agreement.We're all open to opinions, and I agree, we DO have the choice on whether or not to buy the games, but a lot of us aren't under the realization that we're being watched. Just bringing this kind of information to the surface, because it has a lot to do with upcoming titles that are being spoken about here on OwnedCore.Great to see people showing their opinions, thanks for all the comments and I enjoy getting the chance to read them all.Dr. Doom

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Also, Migldiot, thanks for the link. Great to see SWTOR won't require Origin.

[Giwin]

I think they're wrong, i think 99% don't read the EULA and the majority of gamers couldn't give two shits what information they collected because it doesn't affect them, and the information they collect will hopefully go towards ad that we're interested in.I think most people would only care if they started collecting credit card information, but then they would have to answer to the banks.It's nice to know that people are concerned about our privacy, but most of us can sleep at night knowing Origin knows we run Windows 7 Operating System.

[Sklug]

While I don't like Warden... it's not nearly as invasive as ORIGIN. Origin scans everything and outright says they will share your personal info with 3rd parties. Screw EA on this one. I don't pirate games, but I refuse to buy another EA game with this system. I don't care if SWTOR doesn't require it... it's the fact that EA as a whole is doing this. I am going to tell all of my friends.

[Dr. Doom]

That a boy Sklug! :P