[Azrael3000]

Additionally i would argue that in every such programm there will be people that abuse the system. Just because gp knows one such person, does not mean that everybody will be doing that.

The article also mentions that overall the program had a positive impact.

[Griffinsauce]

There is generally a heavy bias to focusing on abuse instead of outcomes. Who cares that there are some false positives if there is a net benefit, it's just noise.

[waterhouse]

A general reason to focus on abuse instead of immediately visible outcomes: if the abuse is not dealt with properly, then that may lead to the abuse becoming increasingly widespread and blatant, which will affect future outcomes.

[bobim]

Then make it an universal income, because deep down everyone is an artist waiting to be revealed.

[inglor_cz]

Every special interest will claim that "give more money to us" leads to better societal outcomes.

[deaux]

Crabs in a bucket.