There is a difference between can't afford and just won't spend it's all about how you prioritize your life and hobbies. I know someone on disability that smokes and I don't see how he affords it but he finds a way. No different with this app if you really wanted to grow quickly I'm sure a lot of players could find a way to scrape the funds together to do so. Say what you will and hit me with excuses but at the end of the day most players don't feel spending is important enough and just want it all for free.
I agree with this, if you can afford the device to play on and the network that runs it you can scrape together a couple of quid for xtals or nobs if you really needed them. Terrible thread btw