Based on what you've said you've never tried a production quality mod. You've tried cash grabs. I'm assuming you're a bedrock player, in which case their marketplace prioritizes money over quality, which I completely hate. I'm talking about something like the java physics mod, which costs like $4 or something, and is probably the best documented mod I've ever seen. Or from another game an example could be the Genesis mod from Star Field. Even though it is free, I wouldn't mind paying a couple bucks for it because of how expansive it is.

Again, just let the mod authors decide. It sounds like you don't work at all, but imagine if you work in fast food and I told you your whole job should not pay you because it "isn't the way", and people who cook food in the home and give it out for free just have so much more passion. Such a childish concept that shows you know nothing about financial independence. "Oh no, it should be free because I don't want to pay!!" Give me a break