TurdFerguson87: If you're just there to pick up the free games without using too much of the related service like I am, this shouldn't be a big issue. Epic Games lacks a social media platform, so they are already essentially hijacking a third party and applying the rules there - which in turn I would imagine would be a fight that takes care of itself eventually when the issue comes up. other than that, I don't find everything about it totally surprising.

It's by far not the first weird policy I'm aware of to exist. Valve's system isn't as bad as that either. That being said, going back to the games, all it amounts to is that it's already known that every other week there's a game posted for free, so you don't need to worry about wasting money (heck, I don't think I've even posted my CC information anyway). Once you've already signed up for the service though, you essentially already agreed to it. Consequential complaints, while valid, are a bit too late once you've already signed up. I might also say it may already extend to their games as well, like Fortnite, if you're already playing that.

Also, a neat little thing is that most of the games they have are also already on other platforms. As long as you aren't posting on wherever Epic Games establishes domain, how would they know they can legally just claim to own it anyway? This by far is restricted to wherever Epic Games actually owns the games by default, so basically you shouldn't have much issue unless you are posting content from their games - so just simply don't post such content or play their games if you don't want your info or content "stolen" for whatever reason.

Other than that, so far they've put up 4 free games you should have from day 1 by now as I have. The lesson to learn from this is that you shouldn't be dismissing the fine print when you've essentially agreed to the terms. It's important to know about it before falling for traps you shouldn't be in.

EDIT: I do see the problem when the angry mob comes in, and this explains it perfectly: https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/a43dxi/the_epic_games_store_does_not_seem_to_comply_with/ebbed2b/

ZatEmerald: I don't know why you are assuming that I've agreed to their terms. For your information I never registered any account with Epic Games. Fortnite never interested me and even before this privacy policy came to light I had zero reason to create an account on the Epic Games Store when I already have accounts on Steam, GOG and Humble Bundle and am satisfied with the level of service these digital distribution platforms provide.

I was simply telling people who might want to take advantage of these offers that Epic Games is clearly not worth trusting them with any of your personal information.

MightyPinecone: Ok, guys, if you want to go on about whatever it is the discussion has derailed into, could you please do it in another thread? This thread is primarily about giving people a heads up when a (massive) game giveaway is going down.

ZatEmerald: There is nothing more to discuss. I only wanted to inform people viewing this thread of this issue because it's highly relevant to those interested in the Epic Game Store giveaways. I never imagined it would end up being so controversial.

Wishmaster777: What Remains Of Edith Finch, free on Epic Games store later today: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/what-remains-of-edith-finch/home

Wishmaster777: Free on Steam, A Story About My Uncle: https://store.steampowered.com/app/278360/A_Story_About_My_Uncle/

TurdFerguson87: Already covered: https://www.gog.com/forum/general/massive_giveaways_blog/post461