> I think the issue is that what works well for code (succinctness) doesn’t work well in prosaic English.

Hrm, I would have said the oposite. Succint language communicates without unnecessary clutter that could be a barrier to communication.

> Biggest issues: dense sentences, constant metaphors, abstractions, and seemingly no understanding of correct anaphora use.

And maybe you also agree? I'm confused about your preferred style of language.