The realistic value of a work is completely independent of its properties in terms of content.
We're in a situation where the solutions that we have are not good enough. The way to improve anything is to have a discussion about its flaws. To understand what the one or two or three things are about it that would help fix it. The DMCA makes it dangerous to have that conversation.
If you see swarms of guys coming around you, you have to try and avoid being stuck on the kerb.