but I would prefer to use steemconnect and not use my key on any third party website.
You understand that SteemConnect is a third-party site that you handed your keys to, right?
We don't do that. We don't want your keys nor want you to give them to anyone else unless you just want to. This is why we don't use SteemConnect for logins, it's completely unnecessary.
Sounds good! I guess I should have said trusted third-parties :) Since, I know steemconnect to be safe. I do appreciate you taking the time to respond though, thank you @tuck-fheman. I'm sure I'll be seeing you at the table soon enough lol #pokeraddict