Payable airdrops definitely pays back if you invest, although not all of them. I think Catizen prioritized those who actually paid in the game. It is unfair but unfortunately that's what it is.
Influencers actually makes the most money and that's unfair, but life is generally unfair. They grew their following on X and other places and now most of them are wealthy because of these airdop.
For me, I'll do the one I can and leave the rest, some of these money can help a person alleviate bills, it just takes more effort and some money for the ordinary person to earn more than another person.
I do agree with you brother. the efforts most times do not correlate with the allocations as the bigger fishes end up having the Lion
's share while majority keep groppling with left overs or maybe, those that have some capitals to invest.