There is apparently a disconnect between refactoring, rewrites and green field development and maintenance and long term support. How often do developers who a

There is apparently a disconnect between refactoring, rewrites and green field development and maintenance and long term support. How often do developers who are quick to move to the next shiny thing held accountable for years after? How often do they ask the hard and boring "What if" questions? How much is empathy a driving factor in these decisions?