The New Lightroom CC

[Marko]

I'm using lightroom CC - all my stuff is stored locally.

Zero intention on my part to work differently.

[asnow]

Marko, are you sure that you are using the new Lightroom CC that came out in the last couple of weeks with the new interface and not the new Classic version. If so then I guess I am wrong, you can store pictures locally. If that is the case then no problem.

[Marko]

I'm using the Adobe Lightroom CC 2015 version...
Nobody seems to be forcing me to upgrade though.
if indeed the upgrade forces you to keep your files in the cloud....not sure i'd be happy

[asnow]

That explains it. You are using the older version. If you upgrade to the just released versions make sure you choose the Lightroom CC Classic. If you choose the Lightroom CC you get a cloud version where your files are stored on the Adobe cloud and there is a completely new user interface (as far as I understand). I don't know this new cloud version from experience, just from what I read. I upgraded to the new Classic version and it is just like the old one. Perhaps somebody who has upgraded to the new cloud version can clarify this.