People here seem to be blind to the fact that this kind of shit has happened / is happening in the real world all the time. Traditions are abandoned as "backwards" "anachronistic" "stale" etc, in the name of trying to chase modern trends, broader audiences, etc. In the end, things become more watered down and/or generic / samey.
And yeah, most people do just go along, because few people are brave enough to speak up against a charismatic leader type, especially when that person is painting any opposition as "backwards" "out of touch" etc etc. It's all spun as "progress", but just takes away things people love and forces them into a "new normal".
Fuck that and fuck this guy.