Why do some users view Discord Nitro negatively despite its benefits?

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I’ve been looking into Discord Nitro and noticed there’s a lot of criticism around it in the community. From what I see, it offers several perks, like supporting an ad-free platform, boosting servers, and cosmetic features like profile customization.

It also helps Discord stay independent without selling user data to advertisers.

Still, some users argue that it’s not worth paying for features that are mostly cosmetic or available for free on other platforms.

Personally, I feel the benefits justify the cost, but I’m curious, why is there such a strong negative sentiment around Nitro? What are the deeper reasons behind the pushback?

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I’ve been using Discord since the early days, and from what I’ve seen, a lot of the negativity around Nitro comes from how little it offers for everyday users. If you’re not managing servers or sharing huge files, you basically get some emojis, profile banners, and a badge.

I subscribed to Nitro for a few months but ended up canceling - not because it’s bad, but because the price didn’t match what I actually used.

Casual users don’t care about 4K streaming or extra emojis. So it feels like you’re paying for vanity, which can rub people the wrong way when platforms like Telegram or Slack offer rich features for free.