I hate predatory UX more than most people so I can empathise.
But, the second part of your comment is one of the reasons we have this problem.
But, the second part of your comment is one of the reasons we have this problem.
You would blame the authors who choose to profitize the Public Good, rather than arranging fair and equitable methods of earning a living. You might blame the systems that make it seem like there is other no choice. But you would acknowledge that there is a choice, and many authors choose it.