I agree with you. But that’s the reality we have to deal with.

No we don't. We're accepting it as if it's our only option.

Yes most web properties have voluntarily adopted Cf as their only protection option. Do you or I have the power to get hundreds of millions if not billions of these properties off of Cf? No, so yes they're a reality of the Web at this point, sadly. They can be no more avoided than say the tier 1 ISPs.

What’s the other option?

Consumers can pay for Ladybird themselves.

A culture that encourages rewarding creators for their work.

Sure, as long as consumers are not forced to update which will justify a subscription model.