[conk]

If HOAs are so bad why does anyone buy a home in an HOA neighborhood?

If iOS only running Apple’s signed code is so bad why do people keep buying iOS devices?

[wvenable]

You want a nice home in a nice neighborhood or a nice phone with a nice OS. Maybe you want to avoid an HOA but the home/phone you want isn't available without it. You can always choose another phone/home in another HOA controlled neighborhood. Or alternatively you could get a PinePhone or a crack house.