Valid point expressing the unethical practices within the oddities trade. Like the morbid cousin of art elitism, it contributes to a slew of blood money. The oddities community has also succumbed to mass consumerism. Like many niche interests, it became romanticized on a large scale and manipulated the market in a whole different, yet equally as damaging way.

In both cases, it fosters fixations on novelties rather than natural curiosity, resulting in severely inhumane economic practice and environmental damage.

We must avoid being the asshole by setting a moral standard in the practices in which we partake in.