This is true, but still smacks of victim-blaming.

Maybe it does but the poster was still engaging in behavior similar to someone who has stolen the phone. That said, Apple should add some controls that prevent legitimate users from triggering security checks by accident.

Oh, I am not saying that apple should be able to brick your device if you log in with a throwaway account, I was just wondering why one would bother doing it.

I assumed it needed to be logged in to an account to do the update and install apps (like how Google requires a login to open the Play Store).