I think one of the biggest reason is how easy and accessible it is to read manga or watch anime. There are countless sites where you can consume each for free.
I tried a few years ago trying to find a way to read comics online for free and found nothing.
Sure not the most legal thing but when you are tight on cash, last thing I want to do is spend it on entertainment.
I did used to read a ton of comics growing up, but I would borrow them from the library.
Totally agree, when it’s on social media, I don’t care at all about it, just another thing to upvote and scroll on by
If I’m talking to them, whole different story, because then it’s more personable