Admins paid off? That’s absurd. Lemmy.world are taking a moderate wait-and-see approach. I disagree with that stance, but to insinuate they are corrupt because they aren’t as reactionary as you are is ridiculous.
Where is the indication that lemmy.world have “bent the knee”?
of course they can. none of this is private.
Alternatively, on the left is what the users originally asked for, a double cheeseburger. On the right, representing what is eventually delivered after changes in requirements are incorporated, is a deep dish pizza.