Very good distinction between creating and making. That might explain the distinction between people who love their craft and those who want to automate it away. The latter want instant gratification and this can't stand the process of making things.

I definitely agree with this. It's all about the grunt work and attention to details. This it's easier to be good at something when you become obsessed.

This is what you're signing up to with such ecosystems. Can't use those for backups even though people are led this way. Sure technically the data is safe on their infrastructure, but is your access to said infrastructure guaranteed? This gilded cage looks less like a gift when you loose access.