I understand what you mean. Especially the part about how lesser talents end up being the successful ones. I for the life of me can't figure out why any newspaper publishes Ted Rall's work. Not only is his stuff venomous and hateful, but it's also horribly drawn and painfully unfunny.
With me, I dunno. I enjoyed doing this because it was fun, and people seemed to be entertained by it. Guess it was just sort of a hobbie. Most people were kind and supportive as well...(not all). So all-in-all, it was a great experience.
The end.