After reading 14 pages of comments I'm still amazed how people can be so ignorant and not understand the message that was posted. I've been following ED a long time, before the release of LO:MAC, and never had I ever complained about things ED decided to do with a game. I consider this as a disrespected thing to do with people who are trying their best to make a high-quality game and at the same time keep a close relashionship with the costumers. You won't see this on many forums.
Another things that's kind of bodering me too. Why is it so hard for new, non-hardcore simmers, to read topics regard the game before posting their opinion and starting unnesessary discussions here on the forums? If that isn't enough, a topic about piracy is a last thing these forums needs. To piracy a lovely game like this isn't just a crime. It's just heartless and very immature way of acting just so you can enjoy other peoples hard work for free.
All in all I support ED in all their decision and I'm planning to buy all DCS parts! That's a promise ;)