This is where I disagree with you. Things aren’t inherently more valuable just because they’re harder to do.
For example, I miss Cattibria’s impact as a moderator on these forums not because they were a volunteer, but because they did a good job as a moderator. I would’ve missed their moderation even if they had been paid by Funcom.
I respect the sacrifice of doing something for free, and I respect people who do it, but let’s not conflate respect and value. I’m not saying that the sacrifice doesn’t have it’s own value, I just don’t think it adds value to the product itself.
I agree that @Barnes shouldn’t be criticizing mods themselves, or modding in general. That’s why I wrote my long-ass reply to him 
I don’t disagree with his criticism of the Conan Exiles modding community. Even if it’s not dead center, it’s not that far off the mark either. 
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