Yes. I have auto-connect.
Example: I am browsing the Gallery. I am online within the game. Even checked the Origin startup screen to be sure. Now--just now, in fact, I received 1 notification within the game. Clicked on the button at the right for News. I am told that a Connection is Required. Connection is made. But wait a minute. Down it goes again. But not in the game. Happened again not 30 seconds later.
So, I am scrolling through the Gallery. More than half have red X on them, but often if I click on them, they will eventually come up. And then, when I scroll down a few rows, we need to wait until most of the swirling flowers stop and either show a picture or an X.
I have been scrolling for about 10 minutes. Let's take a look at Cute Girl Remi by Kissing Sims. Oh! Wait! Again with the Connection is Required. A quick check on the Origin start page, and I am still online.
I hope this clarifies what I tried to report earlier.
