retsuseiba: Because Securom adds zero value to anything (other than peace of mind for gaming companies) and is there only to add risk of losing access your game? Sure, some people would say the same about Steam, but each his own. I don't even see how Securom value could be a matter of discussion.
Choosing among some risks and some benefits, some risks and no benefits, and even more risks and some benefits (that would be Steam + Securom, in case that wasn't clear), I'd pick the first.
Well I choose DRM-free. If a game I really want to play comes with any form of DRM (Steam included) and I feel it is worthy of purchasing now. I play it and wait for the publishers to release a DRM-free version.
Any DRM, even Steam have the simple problem that they limit my ability to install a game I have paid for where I want.
I do not have to purchase a second music CD to listen to the music in my car, or an mp3 download too so I can listen on the go. I have one CD and I choose where and how I listen to my music. I want the same form of freedom with my games.
I did this with Sacred 2 - bought it again on GamersGate - and I will wait again for Hitman Absolution, Saints Row 3 and The Walking Dead to become DRM-free. Then I will happily rebuy them.