What exactly was the point of the DNC rule change for superdelegates?

[MineralMan]

22. They're going about as far as they can, by recommending that caucuses

be eliminated. Be patient. They'll be gone before long.

If you understand the historical significance of caucuses, you'll understand why they have lasted this long. In another time, they were by far the fairest way to select candidates, but that was long ago. They have survived in some states out of tradition. It takes time to replace traditional systems. That's understood by those who are actually involved in politics at the convention level, etc.

Even Congress acts based on old, old traditions. Its rules are based on the rules followed by the earliest Congresses, with only some changes that came over a long period of time. It's also outdated, and the rules give the majority party far more power than it should have, including the power to keep bills from being introduced or voted on. I want to see those rules change, too, but tradition and the advantage it gives to the current party with a majority prevents that.

Be patient. Things will change, but not on your schedule. If you want them to change faster, become part of the system that delivers delegates to conventions. That's where the changes will occur.