It's about the ability to do so, that's what keeps people honest. Don't make hyperbolic bullshit scenario arguments. It's dumb.
After reading more through this thread, the main point was about nostr:npub14mcddvsjsflnhgw7vxykz0ndfqj0rq04v7cjq5nnc95ftld0pv3shcfrlx endorsing a product to noobs that might potentially get them rugged so he can pad his pockets. Just like he did with Compass Mining. It's a shitty thing to do.
Way too far in weeds.
Fuck closed source for your money saving technology. Stop recommending shit like that when there are much better alternatives. Like a lot more that are way better.