Would I still be connected when I closed Poser5? You would think CL would give you the option of connecting or not. I don't like the idea of being constantly connected. It seems to be a open back door to your system. I am not a computer expert, and that kind of thing makes me nervous. I understand CL view on "Protection with registion", but I donot understand why I should be forced to have a net connection I donot want. What about "protection" for me? Maybe I'm jumping the gun, is there anyone who can clarify things? I believe I should determine whether I am web connected or not(no matter how safe that connection is supposed to be. If the connection is supposed to be for my benefit, why force it on me by having a consrant connection? I'm not saying do away with paradise, I will proabilty use it, just give me the option of turning it off.