There's that word again, "moral" coming back in a discussion.
Yes, there are not too many XTL4999s these days and if "some people" need to have a radio flashed for digital modulation that you will probably never use, then go for it.
If you are looking to buy a Motorola radio, you should always decode the flashcode before you make purchase so you know what you are buying. Most sellers on eBay don't have a clue on what they are selling.
In my case, I knew the radio was analog only by decoding the flashcode prior to buying the radio. I rarely use the channels I have set for digital modulation these days. Back in my competitive racing days I used them quite frequently.
So, when I bought this radio, I didn't think that I would ever have a need for using a digital channel since most of my radios are used these days on GMRS freqs and the fact that this radio was purchased as a spare. And it's been eons since I had a need for using a digital channel.
Please note:
There were no marbles from Denmark harmed or abused in this posting.