If Optimize Database IS doing things, like Empty Trash automatically, that’s not gonna be popular with people like me who do not want the trash emptied automatically. We set that option for valid reasons.
Combine that (possible change) with the Scheduled tasks, which include Optimize Database every week, and I could end up with a lot of deleted and newly added items I don’t want.
The tips and tricks page for the Plex Dance doesn’t show a change in the procedure.