[quote]did they actually say they are tracking us? when?[/quote]
They did, in the news post it stated that any member who joined in the beginning of the relaunch will be tracked. I assume they are tracking us to this day as well.
[quote]Lucky you, I didn't receive an email confirmation

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The email confirmation isn't about the beta. He didn't receive an email stating he's officially part of the beta, but rather, letting him know that there is a beta coming up.