In a traditional company, there is a hierarchy of accountability. In a DAO, there is not. Thus far, the DAO has essentially been a free-for-all of self-interest. Let's not pretend otherwise.
I can't speak to James' motivations for pushing this review, but I think a review is sensible. I'm also very aware that intelligent contributors like Arnold and James struggle to get a metaphorical "foot in the door" without support from established delegates. The DAO is a walled garden.
Previously, Spence raised concerns about steward conflicts of interest. It was largely ignored because, frankly, everyone has massive conflicts of interest.
Limes recently posted about Service Provider presentations. The undertones were obvious, and in my opinion fair. But unless someone with the knowledge, incentives, and authority actively manages accountability, nothing happens. That should have been built into the Service Provider Program from the start.
This is a self-reinforcing feedback loop - the people proposing and pushing f