In this instance I think the question was appropriate. I?m not saying that I disagree with what you said, because what you said did make sense, but in this particular case, brainless is talking about using the product as if he does have the software in his possession or intends to.
The staff requesting his license information could easily be seen as an attempt to determine if what he has possession of, is legal or not. He isn?t just chiming in the mix in a thread and adding to it, he is indicating that he has it or will have it soon and that he wants the opinions of other licensed users.
In no way am I accusing him outright of being a pirate. He could easily be a prospective customer of the software or even an already licensed customer. I see nothing wrong with the Staff?s desire to try and locate and track potential pirates. This is just one method they have available.
Just my opinion. I hope it makes sense and does not offend. It is intended to only convey what I think