I don't understand. The impression I got from this thread is that the sentiment towards Scrum is mostly negative. So why is Scrum so prominent in the software

I don't understand. The impression I got from this thread is that the sentiment towards Scrum is mostly negative. So why is Scrum so prominent in the software industry today? My guess it that, although bad, Scrum is not bad enough to actually completely destroy the productive of a team. Developers are still able to produce output despite the process. OTOH, mid-level managers are able to use Scrum to produce numbers/metrics to make the upper level happy, get promoted, move onto other companies, and make Scrum spread. Is my view somewhat accurate? Is there anything we as developers can do to help improve our work environment? In the end, are we powerless against the wrath of the management?