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by userbinator 3363 days ago
Xbox One bug hunting program

It is not about this case in particular, but what often "bugs" me is the fact that there are people discovering exploits in these locked-down devices --- which could open them up significantly --- and actually advocate/report to get them fixed, making them even more locked-down. I understand that some of them are in it for the $$$, but even when there isn't, they still do it. The phrases "digging your own grave" and "locking yourself out" come to mind... it all seems rather Orwellian.

https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/right-to-read.en.html