Marketplace asymmetry exists in every creative industry, for sure. Getting a movie or album into a big box store always meant it would move more units than if it was only carried by niche retailers.

But asymmetry like *this* seems unique, and only makes the ongoing payment processor issues worse.

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You don't need to defend this.

Tarts fall under the pie umbrella i think.

I respect your opinion.