I don't think it's very fair to generalize skinners as a whole. Everyone has their own style or way of making skins, and there's nothing wrong with that. If you find most skins overdone or repetitive, that's perfectly alright, and you're allowed to have that opinion. But, don't discredit the fact that generally a majority of people that make skins, put in a lot of time and effort. The skins that you typically see on trending aren't soulless, they're just not your cup of tea.
Some folks enjoy complex styles, others simpler or even more realistic, yet they're still a good canvas for creativity. Many others would agree with what you said, but it doesn't mean it's necessarily true for everyone, so please try to think about it before commenting something like that. /gen
I personally tend to use a more simpler style nowadays, as it takes a long time to even get around to making or trying to finish a skin, so simplicity helps me to not get too overwhelmed or make something messy. It took me a really long time of going through numerous styles, till I finally found one I could stick with. There's plenty of reasons why someone might make a skin a certain way, or adopt a style/etc, and there shouldn't be anything wrong with that. People like what they like, and do whatever feels most comfortable for them.
