is it common to deploy software with a remote kill switch installed?

yes? feature flags have been a thing for a long time.

how strange.

as i said in another comment. i don't want someone to toy with my software remotely. that seems wrong to me!

i do not like others to decide that they know what is best for me. and then force it on me without my consent.

i will decide if i like your changes. if i do like your fix, i will install it.

in my car, do not remotely turn off my air conditioning. don't turn off my AGENTS.md.

	▲	scottyah 16 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Sounds like you should use opensource software then. It's a bit crazy to expect companies to limit the service and expectations of everyone else for your ideals.