The people who want to "solve" the problem of virtually free distribution of digital goods would have to build all the tools needed to build 1984 and wrest all control and ownership of devices that serve as the gateway to all communication and culture in order to do so effectively.

This cure is so much worse than the disease that it would be infinitely preferable to lose the entire gaming industry which is ultimately a triviality of little societal value.

I think people will adapt and keep making worthwhile works even with just crowd funding and if not oh well.