Good points about Markus, Buster. You're right that he is normally very courteous.
To be honest, MY point about not buying the updates anymore was directed more at the fact that they offer very little to me as a historical player. It is more frustrating getting used to a new game than it is worth.
In fact, if there was a way to just buy the current season WITHOUT buying the updates, than I would be happy. In fact, of the new features listed, I can't think of one that "floats my boat".
But, in re-reading my post, it does seem like I indicated a cause and effect. I apologize for that.