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To be fair, that is a gross misinterpretation (intentional or not - depends on the person): artists are far from special in that regard, this can affect any kind of creator - tools, machinery, construction - you name it. Plus, something I keep noticing more and more of: people seem to misunderstand - or intentionally conceal - the logic of that chain of events. Think about it:When artists only receave pats on their backs they start to get lazy
1. you create something.
2. you get "a pat on the back" (likely monetary) for a job well done.
3. that means people like the stuff you made.
Logical conclusion: why not make more of that stuff? This keeps getting labeled as "lazy" and "repetitive" and seen in a negative light, but sometimes it is simply the creator reinforcing their livelihood - you said it yourself, "because money". You found something you enjoy creating, you found people who enjoy your creations. Frankly, I wish I had the luxury of referring to making something I like (and making that a financial foothold in life, to boot) "being lazy".
I find it unfair and borderline disrespectful to label creators left and right just because some abuse the notion.