[iainmerrick]

Hmm, I don't entirely disagree, but friction is a real thing and can make a massive difference in whether something becomes a viral hit or not.

If something is a huge success it's likely to be hacked, sure. But being open and hackable can contribute to its success, so if it's closed, it might be less likely to be a success in the first place. In which case nobody will bother hacking it.