We all know why. And we all know why they're still doing the weird Covid-era pre-recorded keynotes, unlike almost all tech companies. They're afraid of (mocking

We all know why. And we all know why they're still doing the weird Covid-era pre-recorded keynotes, unlike almost all tech companies. They're afraid of (mocking) laughter, booing, and jeering, from devs in the crowd that they keep treating like dirt. The childish retribution for Gruber's mild criticism is just the cherry on top, but it might have happened regardless.