What were they thinking? Note that as long as they ask permission in a clear fashion, do only what they say, and do not gather any other data, it would not really be a violation of privacy per se... but still. Scanning machines? For hacking tools that within the day would be rendered undetectable (you'd have to download a new copy, but that's no big deal)? And keep in mind the game players are paying a monthly fee; if they leave, they truly will hurt the bottom line.