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

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.

Do we know if it blocks you from downloading "game key" cards? In that case you're effectively stuck with Switch 1 titles. Not that you should need a "workaround" for being punished because someone else did something.

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

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

ah, very reasonable...

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.

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

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