You're certainly right about that, but I have no doubt that a certain percentage of those who came here only for profit have realized that the forum is much more than a sig campaign. Even today, many people come to this forum for the same reasons, but apart from the fact that it is very difficult for them to advance in the ranks, they can only dream of the pay rates that existed in the days of mixers.
I share this view. First, I don't have a negative opinion of someone who registers on the forum because he has found out that he can earn money here by writing. The problem is whether he is willing to cheat to do so. To start earning money with an account, you have to spend more than half a year here sharing opinions without getting paid, sometimes even longer. If it's done honestly, I don't see what the problem is. And along the way, I'm sure most have learned to enjoy writing in some parts of the forum or others. There will always be those who mechanically write generic posts, especially in sections such as Gambling, but I think that in general, the incentive provided by the campaigns, and with the merit system as an added difficulty for cheaters, is positive for the forum.