The situation with BA models is just like all the others: they are independent contractors working for studios.
They set their own prices based on how it affects their income: if their income is low, they adjust down. If their income is high, they adjust up.
Their studio just happens to be much more active with respect to promotions including battles and contests. BA Studio produces these events to help their models, which is not a bad thing. No one has to tip or participate but people do, of course.
I don't know for sure but if other studios wanted to, they could produce some events too.
The best way to show your support or disdain for any model is with your credit card: either tip and go private, or do not.
Sometimes if you catch the model on a bad day for them, they will allow you to "make an offer".
Complaining about an expensive item here is like complaining about an expensive menu item or a Tesla or a big home. Usually there is a reason it's expensive.
Complaining here doesn't help and puts you are risk of certain trolls (not named).
It's all good.
Happy Halloween.
Allen
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