i worked at fb a long time ago, it was already exactly like how you describe. everyone was optimizing for their performance review—juicing metrics and prioritizing for the short term. accountability only existed in a 6-month cycle.

in a vacuum this isnt the wrong thing to do, but in context this is the capstone of a series of “we’ve tried nothing and we’re out of ideas”.

you don’t have to understand people to make this move. just market trends

“disney trilogy bad” is a cold take. its not a hot take if every nerd on the planet agrees.

anyways the last jedi is the only good movie in the sequel trilogy. the people who didnt like it would rather watch a correct movie than a good one.