I think most of us have given up on the idea of a "use X" for artifacts, I think a small improvement could be to change the scrap value of Alien Data Discs. Make the scrap value 700 RP so that we can at least use all these in lots. Hell, make it 500RP as a laziness tax. Most of us have these piling up in our cargo and couldn't be bothered clicking through them for the almost pointless reward.

I happen to be quite fond of data discs they are useful for LM that have RP requirments and you don't want to wait the hour....

changing it so you get research from data disks from scrapping is basicly the same as a 'use x' button so i doubt it would be implemented

That's true but the assumption is cheats exploiting a use X button which could be a problem for rescued prisoners, brackets, androids, etc but it's hardly likely to be an issue with RP. I could be wrong, but this is my suggestion to make life a little easier while not going all out which is obviously what Dan doesn't want to do.

The reality is, I've basically stopped playing because Dan refuses to add the Use X button. I have thousands of prisoners, brackets, etc in my cargo and I just couldn't be bothered wasting my time on a game that has become a chore. If Dan doesn't want my money, that's fine, I'll take it elsewhere.

Maybe a more simple way of this working would be changing the amount of credits they scrap for.
700 research points = 17,500,000 Cr.