I agree the money changes the dynamic but the change may be two ways. The players may feel less connected to the school. And the fans may feel like the money entitles them to be able to demean kids publicly or that the kids have some contractual obligation to perform now, with the fans the aggrieved party in case of breach.
But both those are bad results. I still want the players to feel connection and loyalty to the school, and many do, despite the money.
And I still want the fans to treat these players with respect and in consideration of their age and vulnerability. The money doesn’t make these kids older, more mature, or less vulnerable than before NIL.
Again I think we should restore our prior rules on this board.