Aleks, what choice do you really have? You can buy the software or choose not to. Yes, it's inconvenient - tedious only because you have so many apps that require authorization. But why should CL be the ONE company to say "okay, we'll take the copy protection off because too many other programs have it on"? Why not tell the other company's (who are no doubt larger than CL) to do just that? About the money spent... well, it's already spent. You may remember when they were releasing ProPack all of the whining that went on about copy protection then on this forum. The point is, CL knew this would not be popular but they still went ahead and did it. So what? It's what THEY felt they needed to do. If I tell you to do something that I feel YOU should do because it makes sense to me - that doesn't mean it'll make sense to you! And... you probably won't do it! :) Regarding the copy protection being worth it... I have no doubt that cracks will be available VERY soon. I believe that this is MAINLY for the casual copier making it for friends - it keeps them honest. And before people start arguing about "why should I suffer" - we all suffer all of the time with higher prices on goods at the store because of shoplifting and other theft. And what about the cameras all around the store? DO they assume everyone is a shoplifter? No, but they are for the shoplifter - but all shoppers know it's there and it DOES affect ALL shoppers just the same. They just may deter the average shoplifter. The same with Poser5 copy protection. Perhaps John would copy it for his friend Jim - but he can't because the copy protection is in place... Jim plays with it on Johns computer and says "this is cool, I've got to get one" and he ends up buying the app instead of STEALING it. About the "there's also another catch."... yes, you trust CL to do what they say they're gonna do. Why? Because you only have two choices. To buy or not to buy the software. If you don't trust them, don't buy. YES, it's one more bit of aggravation - but it's such an incredibly SMALL bit of aggravation compared to what you're getting in return. If people end up not buying the software because of the copy protection, fine. It's they who are cutting off their noses to spite their faces. You can't please everyone. And those who don't buy it... well... I believe that they are in the VAST minority. And like I said in the previous thread, once they see what everyone else is saying and doing with this program, they'll break down and buy it anyway. You'll see. For me, I trust CL to do what they say. The copy protection is an annoyance but a very small one and NOT one that would deter me from buying the software. I'm honest and I don't foresee any great hassles - which will hopefully be the case. I think Poser is a great product and I'm VERY glad that CL picked up the Poser ball and continued to develop it. YES, they're doing it so they can make money, but that's what businesses do. Fortunately we both benefit. I support CL fully on this. And those who don't like it... well, keep complaining. I don't care. I'm buying Poser5. And 6 and 7 and... as long as they keep innovating, I'm there!