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If there were no way to know in advance if you were buying a gaming appliance or a gaming computer, you might have a point.

Some people prefer the simplicity and reliability of an appliance.

Some people embrace complexity in the name of having the freedom to do anything (including the freedom to shoot yourself in the foot).

The notion that consumers shouldn't be allowed to make decisions that are different than your own... THAT is user hostile.

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> The notion that consumers shouldn't be allowed to make decisions that are different than your own... THAT is user hostile.

Having the choice is fine, but if there's no way to opt-out then it's not a choice. While far from perfect the Xbox One is a good example of the video game platform that offers an opt-out. And it works, it is one of the most secure gaming consoles on the market and yet it still offers consumers the ability to create their own game software for it.

There is, in fact, a very simple way to opt out of buying an appliance.

Don't buy it.

At some point that means not buying any modern technology because it's all been locked down. We're already most of the way there.

There are plenty of other choices.

Linux isn't going anywhere.

You just don't think people should be allowed to make choices you don't approve of.

> You just don't think people should be allowed to make choices you don't approve of.

This is what Apple believes, not the person you're replying to?

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