So Steam Direct backfired again, can't say some of us didn't tell you so.

[Kris]

@thadkinsjr

I think the incentive should be for the developer to make a good game, and not pay to play for storefront access…

True, but from memory, the original idea was that you would get back all or part of the fee you paid once it was proven to be a legit game.
Or something.
I could simply be mistaken