What is the point of this? Shouldn't users be allowed to make their own decisions no matter how stupid or dangerous?
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The issue is that most users don't understand software on a deep level, and just click "yes" on dialog boxes, etc.
It does make sense to keep the defaults where it prevents most users from harm.
Specialisation always was this species strong point. Acceptance that the user might have his strong-point elsewhere and is so nice as to not harass you with his worldview. Imagine if you went into your local bakery, and there behind the counter stands a guy all in white:
"Good morning. Try our donuts today. You could make donuts too. Its easy. Come on ill show you. And then you will be self reliant when it comes to donuts. There are thousands of great recipes online - okay, some are broken, but you dont get to become a expert in donut making - without giving a little bit back.. Sir, Sir - you forgot your Donuts. Maybe he is diabetic and forgot - or evil cooperate donut buyer - or the one dough ring to bind them all is too much of a power.."
With great specialisation comes great loss off understanding on other parts of your life.