> To each their own but I’d rather not deal with XYZ and just get the thing that works.

Yes, but the point of the linked article is that this preference inevitably results in your device spying on you. To each their own indeed.

Edit: and of course I see your P.S. note. But that isn't really responsive. Most Linux users would point out (P.S.) that they'd like their hardware to be faster and lower power or their OS to be a little cleaner. But alas, you can't have everything.