Oh, and I'd like to know how many 10 year old kids should be reading about them on a daily basis? I bet that really helps settle their minds when they go to school the next day!

>In your estimation, how much graphic violence should my operating system show me on a routine basis?

I think it's simple: the amount that maximizes the OS vendor's profits.

If you don't like this, you're free to choose a different OS vendor, or use a free OS, of which many variants exist.

Personally, I applaud Microsoft for doing their fiduciary duty and maximizing profits, even if that means pissing off their users who refuse to abandon the platform.