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This more directly and clearly explains one of the key points I was trying to make in my answer. Excellent answer!
– cjs
Commented May 6, 2019 at 1:15
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"It keeps honest people honest" is most likely the best reason behind all these security features. Any software security developed by humans can be defeated by other humans, given enough time & incentive. Increasing the difficulty of defeating the system keeps more people honest.
– FreeMan
Commented May 6, 2019 at 13:13
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Just like the old saying - locks don't stop thieves, they stop honest people
– llama
Commented May 6, 2019 at 19:27
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@llama With the very important caveat that, absent locks and any credible threat of being caught, an unfortunate number of honest people would act in a dishonest way.
– J...
Commented May 7, 2019 at 11:45
@llama Locks and other security measures stop crimes of opportunity.
– Kyralessa
Commented Dec 17, 2019 at 14:24

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