That does not even remotely address the point. What you seem to be defending is the idea purchasable content itself, which I have no objections to. you're missing the point here. It's not creating a thread complaining such content exists that will stop Anet from making those. It's simply not buying them. If you, your friend, and other players don't buy the skin lootboxes, there is no point for their marketing team to push this strategy forward. That's all