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by Ralith 5058 days ago
> The frequency of security updates over the last decade is a disgrace.

Would you have preferred they only released security updates once a year?

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I'm guessing he would have preferred it if Flash didn't have more bugs than an entomology lab.
It's important that rapid, even numerous, security updates are never seen as a bad thing, because that would provide incentive to choose the obvious alternative for the sake of appearance, despite the actual reduction in security.
I completely agree with you. However, the updates are the symptom, and the OP was remarking upon the disease.
I merely intended to point out that if he intends to remark upon the disease, he should do so.
Ah, then I find that a wise and valid admonition.