[nonchalantsui]

Just to be clear, this isn't brick on a whim, this is disabling access to online services on a whim.

Seems a lot of commenters are getting that confused due to not opening the link.

[Someone1234]

Online Services, including any digital purchases which could be into the hundreds of dollars in value.

[nonchalantsui]

Yes, although if one is buying used, then you're likely already avoiding digital purchases through this online service.

So just keep buying used. Pretty easy workaround.

[skwirl]

So not being able to download any of the games you have purchased ever again?

[nonchalantsui]

Article says you can still play those, just not re-download on the same system it seems.

[npteljes]

While not technically bricking, the restrictions are very heavy, especially considering that you can run into the situation innocently. Buying something with the possibility of this is a risk, and OP is very understandable for not liking this risk.

[zahlman]

My current policy is that I simply will not pay money for a game that requires access to online services to function properly.

[RandomBacon]

Agreed, and you shouldn't be downvoted for it, oh well.