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1) I can’t, that’s the point of a protection. When protections can be sidestepped, users are at risk. The warnings from Windows about risky software protect mostly no one, since most users learn that by clicking “Accept”, they get what they want, even if they are unaware of the price.

Why computers full of malware are a moot point? You can’t expect everyone to have good knowledge about computers. Guardrails for those people are great.

In any case, I’m guessing you are a great italian farmer, because boy, that was a beautiful straw man there!




Security Is not a one way only street

When you are in danger an ambulance can drive faster than the speed limits, because safety of people depends on their ability to act fast.

Firefighters can break safety rules, because they have to sometimes.

An on/off switch is only natural when you think about safety, if Apple believe that the only security is the one Apple decided, Apple is wrong.

I'm Italian, but I am a computer scientist.

My grandparents were farmers, and I am very proud of were I come from.

We don't know strawmans, we only know hard work and honesty.

But good stereotypes on your side, I'm impressed!

I had the impression that using ad hominems was prohibited on HN, but I am used to miseducation of Americans...

Anyway, Apple is not building guardrails, they are making bicicles with training wheels, charging a lot of money for them and calling it "security"

If you are happy with it, I'm happy for you, but I'm an adult, I am able to make choices and can, sometimes, learn new things.




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