Because we're human and not behaving in a perfect way and the design of our daily tools should account for that.

I guess it's some sort of longevity paradox.

It lasted so long, even after the warning, that I never got any urgency.

"Clearly, it is the user who is wrong."

The point I'm making is that people are making a point out of ignorance.

People think it will be a problem, so make ignorant commentary about it being idiotic, yet in practice it's fine, and not the worst aspect of a terrible mouse.