I agree, there are a few sequels I liked on their own merits. But the majority of the ones are just as you said.

That said, I have a weakness for space ship drama. Can’t be too much of that. So some sequels really don’t need much of a plot, rhyme or reason. I’ll spend my money on them.

How in the fuck can they restrict software download? This is impossible to do.

This is possible if the government continues its path