I was so confused reading those as well. I'm concerned how it's even moderately acceptable to anybody.

You're not remotely alone here and it's sad how rare this sentiment is.

I completely agree with you.

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills because if you apply this situation to pretty much any other consumer product it gets ridiculous fast. What if a car doesn't allow you to turn off an approved road? What if it limited your speed to posted limits? What if you could only use fuel from one brand of station? If parts used DRM so the dealership had to do your brakes and any repairs?

All of these things would cause a massive backlash.

But computers are so hard people can't be trusted with them. It's just nuts.