Yeah. People don't like this answer because it's so obviously suboptimal in tech...

serve_yay on Nov 8, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: Ask HN: Maybe found huge security problem, unsure ...

Yeah. People don't like this answer because it's so obviously suboptimal in technical and security terms, but you're absolutely right. There's no upside to disclosure and only downside. If they don't welcome disclosures, beware.