Seen a lot of unnecessary takes on the Timeline about @BoredApeYC ApeFest and TCGs. 1. The $8 fee for ripping a pack. That’s a nominal fee especially when the cards are physically stored in a warehouse. 2. Don’t want to spend $8? Keep the pack and earn revenue from it instead of crying about a free pack airdrop on the Timeline. 3. People who attended ApeFest at Beeple Studios got a booster box for free so every Ape holder should get one airdropped to them? I mean, what kind of e-begging is this? People who spent their own money and time on flights, hotels and much more got one box for free as a gift and appreciation for attending Apefest. People with a sense of entitlement in this space are the main reason why so many projects and marketplaces are shutting down. They’re unable to generate enough revenue to sustain their business models. Not to mention, none of the other projects that launched their TCGs gave away cards or booster boxes for free to their communities or holders. And when you get them for free, you still complain about it? One thing I’ve accepted is that no matter what Apes do for people, they will always find something to complain about. Personally, my first ApeFest was in Hong Kong and none of the projects that hosted side events during 2023 were anywhere to be found at ApeFest at Beeple Studios. This was by far the best ApeFest I’ve attended. I went with my brother as my +1 and now he’s looking to buy an Ape because of the people he met and the connections he made at ApeFest. That’s the kind of value BAYC brings to the table. Bored Ape Yacht Club.