I'm technically literate, I've compiled AOSP for work and sideloaded many apps for personal use. And I have not once unlocked the bootloader on one of my person

I'm technically literate, I've compiled AOSP for work and sideloaded many apps for personal use. And I have not once unlocked the bootloader on one of my personal devices. Flashing a new OS is a hassle that I don't want to bother with. The idea that I should have to do that in order to run my chosen programs one day is absurd. It's why I chose Android in the first place.