Okay my two cents from someone whose "rare" comics are just the wrinkled ones under my bed. Honestly think a small markup for hard to find issues is fine, that's just how collecting works. But doubling or tripling the price just because you can? That feels like taking advantage, not sharing the hobby. There's a line between fair and greedy that some people really sprint right past.

Which series come to mind first with that robotic reboot feeling? It's like some studios just follow a checklist now instead of making something real. The heart of the old stories gets totally lost.

Those rough bits amyl53 mentioned really do stick with you, like my cat deciding to join a video call last week.

My friend who makes handmade mugs saw her sales drop last summer because of this. She recognized the exact feather pattern from a popular YouTube tutorial on five different tables at the same fair. It bugged her because she knew how much time those creators saved not designing anything themselves. She felt stuck between wanting to support new artists and feeling ripped off. Now she just sighs and points out the "tutorial specials" to me when we walk around. How do you even support true beginners without encouraging straight copying?

Used to shrug off leftover waste as no big deal. Learning about landfill methane changed my mind completely. That gas is way more potent than carbon dioxide from cars. Now I get why every bit counts, like your friend's tossed meals. It's absolutely your place to say something because we're all in this together. Ignoring it just lets the problem grow.