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I think since you didn't use any asterisks* you will be fine. It was polite and not inflammatory.
Adobe have been using the call home for the Cs suit since at least Cs2 according to Little Snitch.
I haven't studied the relative costs but to my mind the 'Cloud' model will only be beneficial to the user if it's used as a way of only using the software for short periods for specific projects. Otherwise you may be suffering a premium for rental and not coming up with the cash 'up front' as you do with a purchase.
In my case I have hardly used Cs5 for best part of a year. Had I been paying rental during that time I would need certifying. But because it's bought and paid for it simply sits and waits for me at no additional cost. I see no need to upgrade to Cs6, Cs5 does all I need and more.
I do however wonder what would (will?) happen if (when?) Adobe goes under. What will happen to the authorisation process if the Adobe servers are turned off... Those who have paid for the licence should be able to continue using the software they have paid for no matter what happens to Adobe. Size is no insulator from collapse. Look at Kodak. A bad business model has only one end.
After all, anyone fortunate enough to own a DeLorian car can still use it despite DeLorian (DMC) having gone bust years ago. That might not be the case with the Adobe Cs software. To me, that is a greater concern.
*While checking the spelling of asterisk I have discovered the likely reason why it's so-called... It resembles an aster (daisy) flower which derives from the greek for small star (ie. asteroid). I often wondered.
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Robert.