Long before the internet age, it has been the case that there are far, far more people wanting to do creative stuff full-time than there is market support for i

Long before the internet age, it has been the case that there are far, far more people wanting to do creative stuff full-time than there is market support for it. And yes, various vultures who try to make money from this fact - but don't overestimate how much they contribute to artist poverty, compared to supply glut.