Does it? As an example, suppose I come in to your business, flash the gun in my waistband, and offer you a subscription to my protection service. You gulp nerv

Does it? As an example, suppose I come in to your business, flash the gun in my waistband, and offer you a subscription to my protection service. You gulp nervously and pay. Has value been demonstrated? Suppose I as a software developer create tools for ransomware gangs, who pay me handsomely for each new version. Have I created value?