Fans, rippers, and the economy of circulation Ripping mini sites is an open secret in certain corners. Motivations vary: some do it for preservation (fear that content will vanish), some for distribution (sharing with others who can't pay), and some for status (collecting rare items). This activity transforms private commerce into public commons. The result is a contested economy: creators lose control and revenue yet gain wider exposure; fans gain access but may undermine the ecosystem that sustains creators. The repeated numbering—179—captures the collector's mindset: the archive as hobby, proof of effort, or claim to expertise.