It's an old habit from when i had a slower computer ,i got used to running as few processes as possible.
Sometimes i'll use steam to do an sfv check on the files but for the most part i run my games without steam .
I usually have ASF running doing some farming
and Jdownloader for any links ,i have a slow net connection and some links or download options are faster than others.
So it sometimes works out faster on my net connection to grab links form elsewhere.
The way i look at it is i own the game on steam ,gog,uplay,origin e.t.c so it's ok .
I do log in now and then to check my chatbox and stuff.
edit:
Also i do have a better computer now so maybe i should stop being lazy
Just need to get a better net connection and i'll be rosy.
I've been using a dongle for ages and just haven't got round to signing up for a proper broadband contract.
p.s:
Forgot to mention i think i'm probably one of those old skool gamers who likes to have full control over installing mods and i have a feeling i'm not the only one who thinks that.
But i'll be dead soon and it won't matter