[philipov]

Yes, distribution is a service, and providing good service adds value that people are willing to pay for.

[thesnide]

I can cook myself using only my free time.

But I'm willing to shell out some money for having someone cooking for me and doing the dishes.

Yet, only if the price is right.

A good legal bargain kills illegal ones. But then capitalism greed comes, with that enshitification, and as that lowers the legal bargain value, illegal comes back.