Sure this might eliminate some headaches but would introduce a different set. So I can't think that we would be any further ahead.

I'd say the most genuinely understandable reason is that many people don't connect their PC to their TV. And I'm sure we could make a long list of reasons why, but that's beside the point

They were always affected. More so now that this is getting extra attention.

I'm not sure what so 'eery' about a guy making a list of ways a set-top box could be improved and then 20 years later we have set-top boxes with many of those features.