That said, Microsoft didn't really bend over backwards correcting the misconception...

It was someone speaking on behalf of MS and MS didn't really work to change the perception. They can hide behind the "not an official statement" argument, but you shouldn't spread their message. They did it on purpose, and used it for false advertising. It only isn't illegal because they sent the message through unofficial channels, but then purposefully let it spread.

That's my main reason for not pursuing a VM version yet. While I rarely go into the WIndows side now, I don't want anything to show a different usage and give them a reason to lock the Windows part. I ran into something like that a few years ago, had to go through all sorts of validation with the Microsoft account to get things running right again. Wow, it almost sounds like holding the computer hostage.

now imagine you getting locked out of your account for whatever reason. as I read multiple people experienced it already.

Bitlocker is a good thing that should be the default for windows users.

But not telling the user, not giving them the choice and switching it on without their knowledge, is super scummy.

Oh that sucks!