That's funny because I read this entirely differently (somewhat dependent on context) "A decision was made to..." is often code for "The current author didn't

That's funny because I read this entirely differently (somewhat dependent on context) "A decision was made to..." is often code for "The current author didn't agree with [the decision that was made] but it was outside their ability to influence" Often because they were overruled by a superior, or outvoted by peers.