A group of entities (for example D$$$$y, but also others) were successful in having monopoly embedded in law. They were also successful in brainwashing people

A group of entities (for example D$$$$y, but also others) were successful in having monopoly embedded in law. They were also successful in brainwashing people that this is a good thing. Phrases like everyone should get paid for their hard work are thrown around. And the brainwashed masses are frustrated to realize that they get only pennies for their art. They are embittered that they can't stop others using their art. They keep shouting that word: Theft. Art is fundamentally derivative. It is my deep conviction that nobody has the right for a monopoly on usage, even that group, even if law says otherwise. But hard work deserves compensation! I hear the cry. Look at the more famous Youtube producers. They get compensation but at which price? They don't work for themselves anymore. While creating stuff they think about how to reach even more people. They lost the truth. Instead of truth they say, don't forget to click the bell. Or look at the people working for free like parents caring for their children. They cook, clean, educate not for a lot of material gains, even worse, they have people telling them that what they do is not real work. There are other examples of hard working people not getting compensation nor recognition or not a lot.