I totally agree for standalone devices (knives, mentioned down the thread, seem like a perfect example). It also seems like the only way to implement devices w

I totally agree for standalone devices (knives, mentioned down the thread, seem like a perfect example). It also seems like the only way to implement devices whose operation requires ongoing performance of services by the company. If I'm needed to ensure a device can fulfill its stated goal in an ongoing way, then of course I need to retain some kind of control - if to tell devices to update or send me photos or whatever. This doesn't mean that you need to cut off modified devices, but it also doesn't mean you need to put up with them either.