write the software you want, not the software you think someone wants you to write.
This brings up the thought of whether some of the developers for locked-down systems like game consoles, phones, tablets, etc., are deliberately introducing vulnerabilities with the intention of enabling users to use them to take control of their devices, and of course they would behave entirely as if it was accidental. It's somewhat far-fetched and optimistic, but certainly a nice possibility to think about...
I feel like it's more of a case of "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.".
Even though console/content lockdown is a business line item, it's not as much of a priority to the business to ship a console that will sell well, and to develop it with deadlines that are too short.
This brings up the thought of whether some of the developers for locked-down systems like game consoles, phones, tablets, etc., are deliberately introducing vulnerabilities with the intention of enabling users to use them to take control of their devices, and of course they would behave entirely as if it was accidental. It's somewhat far-fetched and optimistic, but certainly a nice possibility to think about...