Signed. This is a no brainer.
I could live with only being able to run unranked servers to prevent abuse, and that ranked servers had to be with hosting partners.
Only allowing users to purchase hosting through 'pre-approved' suppliers instead of letting the community host for themselves is a disturbing step backwards.
- What happens when the hosts decide it's no longer profitable?
- Why should I pay extra for something I can do myself?
It seems like A) A way to increase dedicated server sales, B) a way to force people on the latest title by dropping support for older titles.
Seriously, I'd expect this kind of crap from console games - but not in the PC world.