nightcraw1er.488: Yes, and that's really the problem, we don't want steam here, but it brings in new custom. Use browser downloads, fight the brainless common denominator client software!
Having a client install things in a pretty intelligent way (Steam) is not a bad thing or something that's going to make things bad. If bringing in new customers is bad then things are either going to get that kind of bad or the kind of bad where GOG goes out of business.
The problem here is that Galaxy in its primitive state isn't matching Steam closely enough.
grimwerk: Miami is more subtle than that. (But not much.)
They added sunshine logos to certain exit ramp signs on major roadways. These are exits to areas which are relatively safe for tourists. Too many visitors were exploring unsafe areas and getting clobbered. Also, Miami required that all car rental agencies remove logos from their cars, as they helped local thieves and muggers to target tourists.
(I know this wasn't really your point. I just find it interesting.)
Bloody hell. Sounds like if it gets any worse there they'll have to send in the troops and take it back street by street. That's pretty crazy that they'd have to go to those kinds of lengths.
But what really sucks is that your info invalidates my analogy; as GOG's not anywhere near Miami levels of bad.