[Ocean]

Beermonster, all they have to do to verify that I am a legitimate user is to check my Profile. The same way they can tell for T/S purposes.

Once they've determined that, the question of *who* I am is no longer an issue.

As to your comment that "And really only a pirate would want to do this in the first place", I have to say that that statement was broad in a way that cries out for rebuttal.

People all over the world strongly dislike Call Home features for a variety of reasons. Privacy, security, performance... Why do you think Microsoft was screamed at by the Privacy Groups for their Product Activation "feature"? It's because many people feel that their privacy is their right.

And, perhaps the simplest way for me to rebutt your comment is this:

I am a legal and registered user. I don't want any Call Home "features" in any piece of software I use. Therefore, your statement that "only a pirate would want to do this" is proven wrong.