2000: “3rd edition tried some strong streamlining but the featbloat added just as many problems. We’re sticking with 2nd edition. We like the setting modules better, too.”
2006: OSRIC released. “2nd Edition introduced too much bloat that ruined the classical fun of the game.”
2009: “1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons ruined the purity of Basic D&D.”
2013: “Basic D&D was a dumbing-down of the game. We’re sticking with Original D&D and its greater flexibility, simplicity, and indescribable charm.”
2016: “Dungeons & Dragons Supplement I: Greyhawk was a mistake and the Thief class stole much of the dungeoneering ability of the other classes. And don’t even get me started on Blackmoor.”
2019: “Gary Gygax ruined the purity of Chainmail.”
2023: “Chainmail ruined tabletop wargamming.”
2036: “H.G. Welles ruined the fun of hitting people with sticks in real life.”