I always think about this too (with people that decide to resort to this sort of activity..and any criminal activity in general).

The difference: you have full control over your destiny, power that you don't have to spend a decade earning..you just take it, and you don't have ask for permission.

There's also a thrill to it. Something you really don't get from a boring desk job..even for the likes of google and Facebook.

It's very similar to those amateur pedo-busting groups on Youtube. Why not just become a detective? Because you then have to go through all kinds of red tape and answer to an asshole boss when things go wrong.

Instead, you can play super hero for views and subscription numbers.