Originally Posted by drae 
Yes, because it seems that not even Blizzard believe their DRM will prevent people from eventually pirating their game.
No, because in fact - de facto -
it works out like an DRM.
I can dress myself as a banana and say that I'm not a banana but instead a melon - but IN FACT everyone will see me looking like a banana.
It doesn't really matter what kind of philosophy you cite for their "always on" policy - because de facto it ACTS like DRM.
You must decide between the philosophy and the sheer practical results.
Originally Posted by GothicGothicness
however when someone like blizzard who have the power do it,
"Industry Standard"