Funny article, but I would never dismiss a conspiracy theory that fast. One can never know what governments are up to, and we all know M$ will help the US government out. If the intrusion on M$ scanning for illegal content starts to happen in reality many will be migrating to linux, lol an M$ will loose billionz.
Yes it´s refer to paedophilia witch is detestable, odious. But I think that there are other methods like you said. Do not pull your computer without your approval.