Personally, I do like Windows 10, but I also appreciate the reasons of those who oppose the upgrade. And I think what Microsoft has been doing is deeply disturbing and unethical. Microsoft acts as if its goal for 1 billion Windows 10 users supersedes the company’s responsibility for its existing Windows customers.
This reckless battle has unintended consequences, which not only hurt Microsoft’s customers, but also its business.
At this point, the article lays out the five consequences in question:
1. Lost trust in Windows
2. Users completely disabling Windows updates
3. Lost time, money, and bandwidth
4. Home users abandoning Windows entirely
5. Undermining consumers' faith in consumer protections
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a Windows user who fully trusts Microsoft, this user included. I was excited for Windows 10. With new leadership, I anticipated a new Microsoft, one that would listen to its users and act in their interest. It’s what they promised and Windows 10 did turn out to be a great operating system; for the most part.
However, I am deeply disappointed to see how Microsoft continues to abuse its users. Aggressive upgrades to Windows 10 is just part of the story. Forced updates in Windows 10, Start Menu ads, Windows Store bloatware, and privacy issues complete the grim scene.
There's a lot more to the article, including some useful tips about keeping your backups current, and running Never10 (although you're already doing that, right?); kudos to makeuseof.com for mentioning the other issues that come bundled with Windows 10, too, and not just focusing on #upgradegate. Overall, it makes a pretty good read, and a decent explanation of the situation for someone who hasn't been following all that closely. If you're looking for a link that will explain all of the issues in one, tidy package, I suggest this one.