I'm not sure how to feel about this or handle it. This thread has turned into the top result for "dota 2 giveaway" on Google. On one hand, it is leading to a lot of people signing up for the site who otherwise may never have heard of it. Conversely, most of these people are signing up only to ask for keys and will most likely never be seen again...what do you think is the best way to handle this topic and the key spam it was intended to combat?

Hi, I admit, I came here to ask for a key. But I'm definitely willing to stay to talk about games, seeing as I don't like r/gaming or 4chan. But the fact GB is the top result is pretty darn good.

My steam is: xRashid

email is: izashid29@gmail.com

thanks in advance.

Can I haz one too please? Sir_icebox

I have a few if someone wants them...just let me know!

if anyone can spare a key my steam ID is http://steamcommunity.com/id/gadgetron/

Sorry wrong email is icebox1602@gmail.com please can i have one? :)

@MB said:

I'm not sure how to feel about this or handle it. This thread has turned into the top result for "dota 2 giveaway" on Google. On one hand, it is leading to a lot of people signing up for the site who otherwise may never have heard of it. Conversely, most of these people are signing up only to ask for keys and will most likely never be seen again...what do you think is the best way to handle this topic and the key spam it was intended to combat?

Maybe make a steam group and link it in the original post? Im not very familiar with how steam handles "discussions" but i assume it will suffice for this. They should already have a steam account, so no need to make a GB account just to ask for a key.

I'd love one of possible.

Just PM me here. Steam name is: BarrockCQY

Would love one if Possible steam name is XxHellgatexX54

would like a key also if possible

thanks in advance

Steam: bl0ck_buster

@Barrock: You sure it's the one you are using right now?

Hi everybody! If somebody can share 1 key Dota 2 ?

my mail: rizadon90@gmail.com

my steam: rizadon90

Thank you so much :)

Hey guys, I'd love a key if anyone has one available, I don't have many posts but I've been a member of the site for far longer than this thread so I didn't sign up here just for free stuff, only prefer lurking and reading to posting much...

Poyples is my steam ID if there's any available. Thanks.

I still have a couple but Im not going to give it to 1 posters or people who have not been a member that long...private message me if you have been a member for a while or have at least 50 post where in that many you have not begged for free stuff....didnt join Giant bomb to hand out to freeloaders...

What's the big craze over this whole thing? I dont get it...

@Mr_Skeleton said:

@Barrock: You sure it's the one you are using right now?

Try Zombie Icecream.

@Killercombo: hi``dude``can i have a dota 2 key``thx alot`~!! my email is xlp1021@gmail.com

@Tylea002: can i have one``? thank you! my email is xlp1021@gmail.com

So, as many people did as well, i signed up for the key, but this place seems cool so i'll stick around and wont just use this to spam for keys and shit,

so Yeah: Steam Username: AccidentPr0neMusic. (i think thats all you need)

I got 1 dota 2 key left to giveaway. Someone who wants it?

Steam profile: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198024080271/

If you link your profiles it is a lot easier to add you.

ok to make this easier, add WeXaztor on steam if you want keys ^^

or even find me on http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197960919323

@WeXaztor: i can not add you on steam since i don't have any game in steam. i can not use the friend function. can you send a key to my email? thx.. xlp1021@gmail.com

here is my steam profile: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198082540534/

I say don't give your beta keys to people that created their accounts today and don't own a single game like the one above just me. I'm guessing they are not in it to play Dota 2.

There should be a rule to link profiles only if you want a key, no email addresses to avoid hoarders.

EDIT: If you are a real person with that want to play dota 2 and have a steam account that is not obviously a sockpuppet account, send me a friend request here: http://steamcommunity.com/id/Forcen/ I have 11 invites.

Yeah I think I will just give invites for people who didn't just sign up from now on...

well i dont care really cause they throw out keys as if they were beads on mardi gras :P

if people want then so be it.

Donut153 is my steam account name if anyone could send me a key that would be awesome, thanks!

@Tylea002: Hey can i get one of those keys? my steam name is Donut153

Hey guys, I don't know if this counts as selling but we're doing a free giveaway to subscribers on our channel and we have stupid amount of copies to hand out so feel free to pop along. Sorry in advance if this is a naughty post, I don't want to get in trouble so I'll understand if it gets removed!

Want an invite? Add me on Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/Flavius/

I have 5 invites at the moment.

Note: I wont give invites to brand new Steam accounts, or to accounts who already have Dota 2 activated (the full game, the spectator client is fine).

Edit: 3 invites left. Grab them while they're hot!

@Flavbot: Can you see the difference in playing the spectator client? I thought they all showed up as Dota 2.

@Forcen: The spectator client will look something like this: http://i.imgur.com/risBl.jpg

Not sure if you can tell the difference without launching the client though.

I still have a good amount of gifts. AHHH DOTA2!!!

Someone made a bot to receive/give out copies of dota2. I donated a few of my copies to it, and figured we might want to toss it in the OP. Profile has instructions on using it.

http://steamcommunity.com/id/dota2bot

I already gave away some copies here earlier, but I still have about ten left. If you want one and don't want to deal with a bot, add Newbie560 to your Steam friends and drop me a message on the forum or on steam.

Hi,

Valve seems to have gone crazy recently and they've given me 18 codes.

This is me http://steamcommunity.com/id/RichieJT87 add me and message me if you want one.

I got 15 of them left PM me on STEAM or send a message if you want one

Yo guys, got 9 invites! If you want one, just PM me with your email address!

Hey. Can someone donate a beta key? Steam: LordXantaur. Thanks in advance.

Got 15 keys to give away. Add me up on steam ElitistMagi_IR if you want one.

Got 8 invites, steam is MelficeVKM if you're looking one!

Can someone give me Dota 2 key so i can play it with my friends and maybe you:)

my steam is matupoiss12

Still have 5 invites to give out. Just send me a PM with your email address.

I'm sitting on 16 invites at the moment. If you want one just link your steam profile and I'll send one.

@neoneoane: @prismatic: If you have Dota 2 invites to spare, link your profile and let them add you instead of adding people to prevent people from hoarding invites. People can't send you friend requests if they don't have a paid game on their account.

Lots of people are hoarding invites for some reason, using accounts created the same day they post., just look at post #174.

If you genuinely want a Dota 2 invite, you can add the Dota 2 bot and get one or buy one for 0.02€/$.

You can also add me if you seem like a regular steam user that owns games and didn't create the account yesterday.

If you seem to have played the game before or I don't feel like it i might not accept your request.

@forcen: You might be right. If anyone wants a Dota 2 invite they can send me a friend request and a message on Steam. http://steamcommunity.com/id/neoneoane/

Anyways, this whole invite business it getting really tiresome. It was fun the first 3 times but now Valve's just spamming my profile with the stuff. They could at least give out home Dota2 exp or gear for all my hard work, but nope, I get nothing. This might be the greatest marketing ploy ever.

@neoneoane: You could give them all to the dota 2 bot or sell them for 0.02$ each.

i would really love a DOTA 2 key.

steam name is bolt623

I have 23 Keys if anyone's interested!!

Pm me on here or send me a request & a message on steam.
steam ID: Bitronix

Great idea for a thread!

Any idea if there's a GB group for DOTA 2 anywhere? Be good to play with some bombers!