Even Hive itself is a different version of what it was seven years ago.
Indeed. To be honest, even if some of us or sometimes think the old way is better (more and better engagement, more quality content), I think the evolution was and is necessary. Nothing stays the same. Even our memories get distorted.
I don't really think the old ways were better, I just think change happens to us no matter how hard we try
Depends on the old ways. Some of them were better, others were worse, and probably many we don't remember well enough or in context to have the best picture. Generally, I agree, we can't get stuck in the past. And many of the evolutions to the Hive ecosystem are for the better of the chain, community, or ecosystem.