i mean i get it. they've set it up so that people can get money for the things they develop within the game, which makes it a viable platform for modders to survive on. it's basically paid mods again, but more direct.
The future fucking sucks. Id been looking forward to this game for years since I loved Gmod so much growing up.
Every mod id ever played has been free. Them transitioning away from this model means there is no reason to ever get S&box for myself, id rather just enjoy the millions of free mods in Gmod.