I wonder why this quote is paraded on HN every 6-9 months? Maybe we need reminding; the more you feed the beast, the bigger it gets. (Vague and broad maxim co

I wonder why this quote is paraded on HN every 6-9 months? Maybe we need reminding; the more you feed the beast, the bigger it gets. (Vague and broad maxim courtesy of any 'ancient' civilisation)