I think I remember saying that they always paint everything they do as small, insignificant concessions. So small and insignificant that if you don't do them, you will be persona non grata.

It has always been about power and control, but it became nakedly obvious to the mainstream the moment they started nuking mods that removed this stuff. It's a minor inclusion and a minor exclusion, not either/ or. Both or none.

I think I remember saying that they always paint everything they do as small, insignificant concessions. So small and insignificant that if you don't do them, you will be persona non grata.

It has always been about power and control, but it became nakedly obvious to the mainstream the moment they started nuking mods that removed this stuff. It's a minor inclusion and a minor exclusion, not either/ or. Both of none.