I'm no professional, but I've been watching F1 for most of my life and the water dispersion is definitely more than it was in the past.

The lack of visibility comes from how well the extreme wets disperse water. So it's like a catch 22 either make worse tires for better visibility or better ties but drivers behind can't see.

Rule 196 is what I'm assuming you're talking about. It was a subreddit that gained popularity due to only having one rule, which is to post before leaving. The sub started after it's predecessor, r/195, was shut down by the moderators

I too was tricked by a German wearing red years ago and all I have to show for it is pain.

I honestly feel like with the safety precautions and aerodynamics it'll be tough to shrink the cars. I think the direction F1 needs to go is introducing drivable tracks, meaning less street circuits and more real tracks.