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> Maybe an analogy could be about using metal detectors as a layer to reduce bank robberies. A more apt analogy might be game developers who demand admin right
by RunSet 21d ago
> Maybe an analogy could be about using metal detectors as a layer to reduce bank robberies.
A more apt analogy might be game developers who demand admin rights so they can install a rootkit to detect "cheating".
- BobaFloutist 21d agoThey wouldn't do that if there weren't market demand. Competitive games lose their appeal when cheating becomes too prevalent. Similarly, payment processors lose their appeal if they can't prevent people stealing your money, or spending stolen money on your products.