I wonder if it's because of the difference in how one can "make it" as a a writer versus as a designer. For example a writer can get paid gigs doing weekly or

I wonder if it's because of the difference in how one can "make it" as a a writer versus as a designer. For example a writer can get paid gigs doing weekly or monthly columns; I'm unaware of anything similar for designers, whose output typically works in supporting roles. Writers may feel the potential for abuse is worth it because once you have public attention you can plausibly go off on your own. Less so (if at all) for designers, who are generally at the mercy of an intermediary.