So if the key is lost due to theft or irresponsibility on your part, Steinberg is now seen as a “bully” for not automatically offering you a free replacement?
So if Steinberg software is to be avoided because of the key, then I suppose we should also swear off using Pro Tools, Reason, and any other plug-in that uses an ilok key, right?
Rather than complain about dongles, perhaps you should just consider using something that simply doesn’t use a hardware key. If you insist on using GA3, then just have fun and make some great music with it, and make an effort to be responsible and don’t lose the key.
On these forums, Steinberg has announced that there will be a Groove Agent 4 in the future. So I would recommend you make sure you’ve registered your current copy of Groove Agent 3 so that you have an upgrade option in the future. At least this way, there is a record of your registration on file. If your key does get lost and your license needs replacing, then maybe Steinberg can help you out.