The discussion reflects a critique of the transition from a curated approach of 'Awesome' lists to a more arbitrary collection of resources which may lack quality assurance. Users express concern that the purpose of these lists has shifted from personal verification of their usefulness to merely accumulating items without proper vetting. This change, noted by a commenter, leads to a perceived decrease in the utility of the lists, which were originally designed to highlight genuinely excellent resources in a specific field. The emphasis on curation is highlighted as an important factor in maintaining the integrity of these lists, with suggestions that contributors should focus on including only items they confidently endorse as noteworthy.