Sure, and once it goes in an interesting direction, I think people would be more positive. This idea, poorly executed, undercuts its own claimed value, wasting

Sure, and once it goes in an interesting direction, I think people would be more positive. This idea, poorly executed, undercuts its own claimed value, wasting time instead of saving time. Pointing that out is useful feedback, and I'm sure it would have been done in a much harsher way 10 years ago.