I'm glad to see that they added the ability to turn off the ads.
Again, LOL. The feature has been there for over a year, if not longer. Just your ignorance if why you didnt use it before.
As I pointed out the only legit problem you list is the Offline mode, and appearently you chose to ignore that I fucking agree with you that Offline mode isn't perfect and has it's problems!
I worked for EA about 8 years ago, even back then they prohibited installing of unauthorized third party software of company computers. Somehow you think this is something new and special because you work at a gaming company?
Notice how I've been avoiding your bait tactics to get into a flame war with you? I'm sorry you don't like being called a moron and a retard, but the truth hurts. You even admitted not knowing about turning off Ads, which has been there for a very long time. You are an ignorant ass, plain and simple. I answered most of the concerns you listed about Steam. It's just unfortunate that your close mindedness blinds you from accepting the fact that you are bitching about petty crap, not to mention things like "security issues" that exist in 99% of the software that is installed on computers, except Steam has never had a security flaw.
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