They don’t have to publish false numbers. Just keep vague which numbers they are posting. “Total active licenses” was what I referenced earlier.

I own 6 Windows Professional licenses. I am presently using two. You really think Microsoft are the ones to trust?

Having numbers others don’t doesn’t make those numbers useful or true in every context.

Social Credit is real, yo. Particularly, networking with people who have the discretionary funds to spend on expensive equipment.