Dear EA (and all publishers really),
I don't mind paying $60 for games. Just look at the bookshelf behind me full of PC, PS3, xBox 360, and Wii titles. I support good games, no matter the platform. I don't even mind the game needing an Internet connection during install or every now and then to update itself, but a constant Internet connection is a deal killer.
I work in field service, which means I travel around repairing other people's problems. Sometimes I have to wait several hours for a part to show up, and I pass the time by playing games as sleeping is frowned upon. But you know what, I can't play this game, or a lot of your games, as you insist upon an Internet connection.
I love the SimCity franchise and would gladly buy this one but YOU made a decision to narrow your market with this requirement. Besides, I would rather support Steam anyway, although I did buy SimCity 4 on sale on Steam last year, so I do not know I was supporting them or you. Doesn't matter, good game at good price.
Sorry for the rambling,
Catfish