Apple's slightly buggy music app and Twitter's slow load times are strategic prioritization. If they wanted to, they would write fast and/or extremely reliable software. These companies understand that minor imperfections won't deter users and allocate resources accordingly.

In contrast, there are certainly platforms where reliability directly affects revenue. They prioritize stability and speed, proving that near-perfection is possible when it's a priority. Finance, for example, has a fair amount of these.

This article simply highlights a common modern business strategy: understanding and leveraging user tolerance to prioritize resources effectively.