I would have no problem with NFTs if they were simply billed as a useless "collectible" thing sitting in an account that you can use as an excuse to show off ho

I would have no problem with NFTs if they were simply billed as a useless "collectible" thing sitting in an account that you can use as an excuse to show off how you donated to an artist. But from that perspective, you don't need blockchains or smart contracts; the only thing needed is a donations platform like Patreon. The ridiculous nonsense about how NFTs are going to be "rare unique property" and "an investment" is a pure grift. It is shameful to see artists repeating those lies just to make a dollar. You are getting nothing from them. At least with trading cards you technically do get a picture you can look at, and maybe you could use them for enjoyment to play a game. With NFTs you are literally getting nothing. They are designed to seize the minds of people who have that "collector" personality and take advantage of them.