I was thinking of the FTP deploy idea or a shell or cron tool that downloads the files to the right location and runs updates even if the approval is managed by settings in the config. If Cpanel can update itself easily and reliably through its web interface so can a simple forum installation, and yes there are security issues but there are also security issues with an out of date board that gives IPB or any board bad press if there is a vulnerability.
Its not about how "hard it is" to do it the way it is now... its about being an innovator in the industry and making it easier to maintain an up to date board without having to get other tools out or having separate steps. Even opening a ticket to get it updated for free is more trouble than just doing it yourself with FTP as its done now. I just want to stir up some healthy conversation regarding something that WILL happen eventually, just a matter of when.
