Adobe, looks like you have some upset customers....it doesn't look good when long-time users derail a potential customer's thread. How much money in marketing & advertising did it take to get me to this point in the purchasing process? Hmmm.
Scott, I agree- my apologies. P. breaks were there prior to submitting. Maybe it doesn't work with "copy/pasting".
While I won't disagree that the CC membership may be similar to a "kick in the .....", I am looking for productive suggestions to go along with any and all "downsides". I have included my goals and look forward to direct feedback, but please include suggestions that are helpful. Thank you.