The sources discuss a recent change in Steam's user agreement, which now explicitly states that players do not own the games they purchase, but only a license to use them. This sparked a debate among users, with some arguing that this represents a shift in consumer rights and others claiming that the situation has always been this way, even with physical copies of games. Many users expressed frustration at the lack of ownership over digital purchases, while others defended Steam's right to control the use of their games. The conversation also touches upon the history of game licensing, the implications of digital distribution, and the role of DRM in determining ownership.
