I get that we all want to feel like something we are a part of is so important that James Bond-esque stuff happens to us. But, the author of this software did a disservice to his users by immediately rolling over to an, essentially, unknown party. I'm wondering what he would have given up if "Dave" had claimed to be Nigerian nobility.

Though, kudos to "Dave" if this was just a ruse to avoid paying for the $39.99 version.

With every sentence, my envy of the keeper’s life grew.

Indeed. Great view, time for reading and thinking, steps for exercise, saving lives, few social events to attend...