I certainly am sorry you have these sentiments, however, the only thing I can say here aside from respecting your opinion is that we are very lenient and easy going with our DRM. We don't "stalk" you or call home. It's essentially the same thing as installing a copy of Windows (just less intrusive), as the actual DRM doesn't connect to the server like Windows would. This goes for plenty of other things out there too. It's essentially a serial number. It's really too bad that's what is holding you back. You're definitely missing out on one of the best flying experiences there are for X-Plane, and will continue to with things like the CRJ, GA jets, and heavy metal craft as they roll out in the future. Thanks for sharing your opinion, though! We value hearing potential customers on a regular basis. It's unfortunate that you won't be one of them, but should your stance someday change, you're more than welcome to the picking!