Even if it is every 6 months one program is easier to update and control than different ones. Usually even if Ubuntu or Windows is never updated - download and updating firefox is stable. Nothing fails. But if one thinks something like KDE or digikam or other complex tools - it updates 200 libraries that eventually lead to some f'kup - either unusable or driver conflicts in case of Windows.

This brick/EOL is a different issue but common man benefits from simplicity. Yes, environment is trashed or software obsolescence - but yet - most of them buy a new phone or device every at least 5 years (of course, I am talking within my circles - there may be people at different ends).

I used to buy expensive nexus phones. Then I realised I use only WhatsApp and Banking. Now I buy cheapest Motoroola for $100. Works fine. Become EOL in 2 years as they are bad in updates. Get another one for $100. Latest OS.

Instead if one spends latest pixel flagship for $800 - no benefits.

> Updates aren't something inherently bad but they're being used in evil ways with no resort from users other than leave.

Yes there is no resort but people live in real life. They need banking, recent cool apps etc. Some could live like RMS and not use anything modern or use Terminal but most people don't.