Fun read: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/latest-developments/skeletons-rd’s-closet-2004-02-20
That was the last block I played. I started with Revised. I still have some cards, but I've sold off most. I do have a complete Weatherlight set.
Maybe it's a game designer thing. I think it's interesting reading about what designers thought internally vs what transpired in the wild.