Well up until the most recent release (v0.7.0) the JPEG XL reference implementation was focused on performance and quality improvements and was meant for evaluation purposes only. SECURITY.md explicitly stated, "At this time, we don't provide security and vulnerability support for any of these releases. This means that the source code may contain bugs, including security bugs, that may be added or fixed between releases and will not be individually documented."

The Security and Vulnerability Policy is much more robust now and the project follows a 90 day disclosure timeline.

Well that's disappointing. Maybe later?

"Brick and Mortar" stores aren't going anywhere anytime soon. While there are many people who make almost all their purchases from online retailers, I find that most people would rather go to a B&M store for a purchase.

All of my friends and relatives make their purchases at B&M stores because they don't have to wait or pay for shipping, they can physically "preview" their purchase, they can pay in cash instead of a paying with a credit/debit card, and it's far easier to make a return on an item. The only reason I've known them to make an online purchase is for a SIGNIFICANT discount (books, hardware, etc.), though, many B&M stores have become very competitive with online retailers.

NOTE: I am referring to the purchase of physical items in my comment. Most of my friends make software purchases online (i.e. Steam).

Sorry, there's no conspiracy. Blockbuster separated from Viacom in 2004. http://blockbuster.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press _releases&item=571