I think it's probably a little bit about Goodhart? At some point soon after stars were widely in use but prior to them being connected to any particular incenti

I think it's probably a little bit about Goodhart? At some point soon after stars were widely in use but prior to them being connected to any particular incentive I bet they were actually a great signal of... something. But then once someone started using the signal to give attention or dollars, the signal was compromised.