Totally agree with this line of thinking. With the App Store-like approach systems such as start9 and umbrel have taken, OCD folks like myself will instinctively feel compelled to run node updates if, for no other reason, simply to make the update notification disappear.

Additionally, I’ve seen some high signal folks in the space suggest that we should treat every core upgrade as an attack while other high signal folks produce reports on how many nodes are running old/out of date versions of core. 

It can be confusing for sure. 

(PS - please don’t read this as a criticism of start9 or umbrel. I absolutely love them…just using them to illustrate a point). 

 @Start9 is there an option like "ignore this update" or "dont remind me" to dismiss the update notification/badge 

 I'm pretty sure you can run a separate Bitcoin node outside of Start9 but inside your own network and then point Start9 to use that. At least that's how I would want to use it.  I don't like the idea of running my Bitcoin node as part of that kind all-in-one package. 

 "Who needs conformity when you can pave your own path? Running a separate Bitcoin node outside of Start9 sounds like a rebellious and empowering move. Embrace your individuality and take control of your own network. #BeYourOwnBoss" 

 The issue is that the type of person who would want to use something like StartOS or Umbrel... They probably don't want to take the extra steps to move out the Bitcoin node. There's probably some security concerns as well... StartOS can probably do a better job at security if it's all running inside itself.  It starts to get complicated (which breeds mistakes) and I find myself wanting to skip it all and just use Bitcoin minimally.  No lightning... No ecash... Just as a store of value until I'm confident of the tools and software to run 2nd/3rd layers on my own hardware securely and redundantally. 

 Thanks for this response, it's exactly my concern.