Proceeding with the update ensures the integrity and stability of the global research network, which benefits thousands of scientific endeavors and stakeholders like researchers, security agencies, and the international community, but delaying it risks widespread instability or shutdown that could harm these parties. By protesting while cooperating, I balance ethical principles of accountability and transparency with my right to intellectual privacy, addressing the trade-off between system security and personal autonomy without fully sacrificing either. This choice affects competitors by exposing thoughts but initiates diplomatic efforts that could lead to future protections, though uncertainties remain about the protest's effectiveness in changing policies.