Steam Key vs Direct Steam in reviews

[Lunacy]

I notice the new icon to see a vague source for where some people received the game they're reviewing.
Either 'Product purchased directly from Steam' or 'Product activated via Steam Key'.
Also not entirely sure what it really adds to the review section.

But I noticed a few games that I have a Steam Receipt / Purchase History for still think it's from a steam key.

[Lunacy]

So how do f2p games get scored? No one can directly purchase a f2p game, so do they just stop getting scored now?
Sounds kind of untrue with the way Runescape is currently being bombed with it's score going down. (runelite HD debacle)

[Taebrythn]

Originally posted by Lunacy:

So how do f2p games get scored? No one can directly purchase a f2p game, so do they just stop getting scored now?
Sounds kind of untrue with the way Runescape is currently being bombed with it's score going down. (runelite HD debacle)

while i don't agree with it the idea it was to stop the review bombing. as well as bot farmers giving out free games to boost their reviews. these were a couple of the reasons.

[Start_Running]

Its a matter of figuring how the person acquired the key and at what cost.
I tend to filter out key activations because then it shows me those who paid steam prices for the game. As opposed to a giveaway prize, in a uber cheap bundle, etc...