I find articles like this somewhat vexing because I don’t believe EA was ever consistently one thing in the past. Ten individuals who once felt more connected to EA will likely describe ten different aspects of what EA “used to be,” often conflicting with one another. I’d prefer individuals to express observations like, “Here’s a pattern I’ve noticed, and I believe it may have negative implications for these reasons. Additionally, I think this pattern wasn’t as prevalent x years ago. It would be preferable for x to be treated as the norm.” This way, discussions can be more nuanced and focused on specific patterns and their potential impact.
I find articles like this somewhat vexing because I don’t believe EA was ever consistently one thing in the past. Ten individuals who once felt more connected to EA will likely describe ten different aspects of what EA “used to be,” often conflicting with one another. I’d prefer individuals to express observations like, “Here’s a pattern I’ve noticed, and I believe it may have negative implications for these reasons. Additionally, I think this pattern wasn’t as prevalent x years ago. It would be preferable for x to be treated as the norm.” This way, discussions can be more nuanced and focused on specific patterns and their potential impact.