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The creator/consumer divide is still 90/10. Your example just doesn't matter.

I think you got the ratio backwards, but assuming that then your argument serves to bolster GP's position.

If I don't create anything, and just consume creators, what do I need a personal data store for?

Just your existence itself already create a lot of data ;)

you just created a comment here.

also your government, your service providers and many other entities are creating data on your behalf