When I first played Demon's and Dark Souls, I knew going in what the point of the series was; a punishing rewarding RPG experience. It was not going to play like any other game or series I had played before.
If they allow easy mode, then disable online play so these guys can love their easy mode.
After 450hrs between both games, I have not wished for pausing. Though its not a big issue.
IMO of course. And I'd go as far as saying the fanbase' as well.
e=mc^2
Gaming on: PS4 Pro, Switch, SNES Mini, Wii U, PC (i5-7400, GTX 1060)