Well, see, the problem is, SIMON ILLYAN CAN'T UNSEE THINGS. Which means he's the world's worst content-consumer ever. He always needs new things! And things with depth, so he can spend more time on them! The really flimsy propoganda just does not do it for him. HE NEEDS DEPTH. HE NEEDS COMPLEX HUMOR. The imported Betan stuff is just so tame. There's no overwhelming terror at getting caught. Everything is toothless. You don't get biting humor unless there's risk involved. Barrayarans have skin in the game, because they might lose their skin. Simon just wants an awesome fandom. If he has to goddamn distribute it himself, so be it.