CSGO, Still a money grab, or a competitive game?

I have played CS-GO for many years, wanted to get your people's opinion on if you think its still relevant.

Don't think it was ever a money grab. It just has cosmetics so not sure how it's a money grab.

You can be the best player w/ no skins and the game is still very competitive. Its alot better when u play w/ friends tho, but usually less competitive

I think CSGO never was a money grab. In my opinion its a good competetive game and thats the main reason why i play it.

Don't want to seem like an Echo, but CSGO Was never a money grab, they added cosmetics to let players customise their loadouts, Valve don't force you to buy their cosmetics.

I mean csgo in free now...
I cant really see it as a money grab even tho they do make a shit on off of it.
I think csgo has been one of the main pillars that led to esports mainstream appeal.