I've found that when in discussions where choices made now will create problems in the future it's useful to raise that issue by couching it as a potential issu

I've found that when in discussions where choices made now will create problems in the future it's useful to raise that issue by couching it as a potential issue of priorities. Yes, the short-term solution may create problems in the long-term but sometimes the short-term priorities are more important. Taking on a tech debt isn't inherently bad, it's when you take it on unknowingly or without a full understanding of the terms of that debt that it goes bad. Just as with any other debt, the cost in the long term must be balanced against the needs of the short term. And as with any other debt, if someone takes on that debt and then decides to ignore repayment there will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth when the bill comes due. ;)