Working executable is not the target, a reasonably secure system is the target, and so, it doesn't make sense to support an EOL platform, as that's insecure by

Working executable is not the target, a reasonably secure system is the target, and so, it doesn't make sense to support an EOL platform, as that's insecure by default. In fact, the browser explicitly not supporting it is a benefit for the user, as they now feel added pressure to use something up to date.