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Many consumers see '''security''' as peace of mind, usually arising from anything from dumb luck to mathematical certainty, of:  
Many consumers see '''security''' as peace of mind, usually arising from anything from dumb luck to mathematical certainty, of:  
* knowing you're well protected. to a consumer, this may include knowing the warranties on products, company name/location, support contact info.  
* knowing you're well protected. to a consumer, this may include knowing the warranties on products, company name/location, support contact info.  
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To consumerium, it means protection from [[worst cases]].
 
It does not refer to either "[[hard security]]" or "[[soft security]]" which are discredited ideas.  Nor does it refer to any shared feeling that arises from some [[faction]], especially not that of the [[sysop power structure]].  Consumerium carefully separates user interests from contributors' feelings.  As in any competent project, contributors put up with some discomfort to achieve a desirable result from the beneficiary.