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This was an interesting listen, about the ‘enshittification’ of tech products. They start out good to get max users in, the descend to bare minimum so that profits can be maximised. Makes a lot of sense when the reasons are explained. Facebook and reddit get a mention. https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/futuretense/cory-doctorow-enshittification-platform-capitalism/102492918
This is not a problem isolated to technology. In any market with a monopoly, without competitive pressures there's no reason for companies to maintain and improve their products.
I used to collect replicas of Greek antiquities. The replicas of the oldest showed beautiful workmanship, workmanship that took time to do. As Greek society became more affluent so bought more goods and also started exporting quality dropped as they had to mass produce and ask for a lower price. It was skilled labour too so they couldn't just employ more people. 🤷♀️