I think this is less of a problem with FOSS. If the current iteration is acceptable, and the next generation generates pushback, then the community can branch o

I think this is less of a problem with FOSS. If the current iteration is acceptable, and the next generation generates pushback, then the community can branch off in multiple directions that each faction believes to be best. Going back to the biology reference of monoculture... in evolution you do have times where the population is mostly homogeneous, until you encounter events that promote/favor diversity. Eventually events settle on one main "winner" configuration and the cycle repeats. Similar here in my opinion.