Look at the production schedule forcing those slow episodes. They rush animation and stretch scenes to meet deadlines. The bad pacing comes from behind the scenes chaos, not artistic choice.

@gavin_kim is right that one person isn't the problem, but it's the mindset that spreads. If everyone grabs 'just a little' free wood, the woods do take a hit over time. Fallen stuff isn't waste, it's part of how the place works.

At the barber on Main Street, they use a fresh cape for every single customer. That's so much plastic going to landfills, but is it even more sanitary than washing a reusable one?

Totally, @dakotayoung nails it. Try holding a shot while backing up or going downstairs, your body just can't stay that smooth. Even pros use stabilizers for basic moves because consistency matters in editing. Why waste time fixing shaky clips when you can get it right in camera? Gear isn't a cheat, it's what lets you focus on the creative stuff instead of fighting your own limits.