Comment by CamperBob2

4 days ago

It's about consent and respect for the user. If you build something awesome, you don't have to shove it down peoples' throats.

When more people Google "How to disable xyz" than "How to enable xyz," that would be a strong hint to most of us, but it doesn't mean anything to Microsoft's developers. ("Hey, at least they're engaging with the product," they tell each other.)