Martek: I followed the "opt out" link you posted, and got "opted-out".

However, if it's based on local cookies, then it's probably not going to work for me, because I browse where all my cookies get deleted on browser exit. I won't compromise that choice by having it "remember" to save GOG cookies.

So.. if it's cookie-based, that means that I won't be effectively opted-out. Thusly, logging-in is going to be a hassle. That will end up meaning less engagement with the site on my part. Which will mean fewer forum posts (big whoop) and (more important to them), fewer buys from me. My library says I have nearly 700 games, so I have plenty to play without having to buy more.

I guess we'll see how this gets implemented..

seriosbrad: I use 2-Step Logins whenever possible. But I would have much preferred if GOG implemented it via an API so that I can use Authenticator apps on my phone.

Darvond: It would also be appreciated if rather than having to rely on GOG's system, I'd prefer to use Google's Authentication. I already use it for Discord and Google, so it'd come in quite handy.

plagren: I, on the other hand, appreciate it when a website doesn't rely on a massive data mining company for everything. Some things are more important than convenience.

Martek: Thanks for the heads-up. I don't check my email every day (or even every other day <g>), so haven''t yet seen this.

I followed the "opt out" link you posted, and got "opted-out".

However, if it's based on local cookies, then it's probably not going to work for me, because I browse where all my cookies get deleted on browser exit. I won't compromise that choice by having it "remember" to save GOG cookies.

So.. if it's cookie-based, that means that I won't be effectively opted-out. Thusly, logging-in is going to be a hassle. That will end up meaning less engagement with the site on my part. Which will mean fewer forum posts (big whoop) and (more important to them), fewer buys from me. My library says I have nearly 700 games, so I have plenty to play without having to buy more.

I guess we'll see how this gets implemented..

clarry: The link to opt out is https://login.gog.com/opt_out

Hypersomniac any chance you could include that right there in the first post?

HypersomniacLive: I. It'd be appreciated if there were a public, official announcement about it, as people may have opted out from receiving any emails from GOG, and may be unpleasantly surprised when asked for that 4-digits code, if they have chosen to not enable two-step login.

Gydion: HUEHUEHUE?

zeogold: That was 13 hours ago...maybe they're going to say something in the other forums as well, including the English one, and they just haven't done so yet?
I mean, it's not necessarily likely, but one can hope.

HypersomniacLive: I assume that it's account based on the server side, otherwise the option to opt-out makes no sense.

J_Darnley: Then GOG should remove those shit features. Remove the shit wallet. Remove the shit regional pricing. Remove the shit Galaxy.

I own my shit here because I download and keep the installer for every game I own. No amount of shenanigans on GOG's part can remove that from me.

Stop renting your shit and you will be less troubled about hackers.

Martek: We agree completely.

To be clear, I'm not hypothesizing that it is cookie-based. someone else did, and then a reply to that seemed to support that it was cookie-based.

Hence my concern.

Cavalary: That message you refer to refers to the way two-step works, not to the setting, as in whether remembering the device is done based on a cookie instead of other stuff (not sure how that'd be... IP and technical data and what not?).

PaterAlf: Surprise, surprise! The opt-out option didn't work and I had to go through two-step authentication to log in today.

Positive thing: It worked quite smooth and the code was sent within seconds (unlike the codes on Humble that often need half an hor to arrive).