We'll also more than likely be using this integration in the future for any type of access on the Source servers (reserved slot, admin, donor, etc).
If, for whatever reason, you want to change the SteamID associated with your forum account, you can feel free to do so. Just note that all changes are being logged, so those caught changing their SteamID with malicious intentions will be
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The option to hide your SteamID has been provided. You can do this in your User Control Panel under the Board Preferences option.