Where do the *sickos* get all their time/money to set up this elborate attack/system to hide their data? I'm thinking there is not that much to be gained for them longterm in this area. Most (ballparking here, 99.99%?) of humans arent into sicko stuff.

Eventually all nonfinancial data uses get price out. Those that make it - over say 5-10 years - must be providing some value to humans. Doubt sicko data maxis will make it.