Why 1C like Steam

[choctaw111]

That is a very good article.
I must admit that I didn't like Steam a couple years ago but grew to really love it.
Many games have I purchased through Steam. Games that would never be found in stores today. I've even purchased some new titles and get them the same day of release. I don't have to wait for shipping and I don't have to drive to the store to get it.
There are no discs to get damaged or lost and if you ever have to reinstall your OS, Steam has all of your games ready to download again whenever you wish.

To be objective there is a downside.
It's no biggie, but if my internet goes down, I am not able to play my Steam games as you need to log into Steam.

Weighing the good and bad, the good is far greater and Steam (and other similar companies) are here to stay.