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by Mithaldu 3904 days ago
Writing the software is one act. Being the one to greenlight taking this software and putting it into machines that will be sold to end customers is another.

I can see many reasons why software might be written, or maybe even configured, in a way that could be lethal when deployed to an actual customer, but have completely valid and sane reasons for existing (all maner of testing comes to mind).

Unless it can be proven that the developers had intent and did follow through, there is no particular reason why the blame should fall entirely on them.

Additionally, if he is so intent on having a "profession" that punishes illdoers, he should first call for one that protects good members.