"...as for the Why: beyond the obvious financial motivation, it's exceedingly simple... because I can."
The window through which we perceive life is what defines our experience of it. We are only aware of a small fraction of what our senses pick up. We can all choose how we see the world.
I love creepypastas and dark stories! Best Shippings are PinkieDash, FlutterCord, Fluffle Puff and Queen Chrysalis, and finally, Twilight and King Sombra! Best ponies are Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie!