The simple answer is people want simple answers. Propaganda, especially that of the right gives them. Sure the answers are wrong, but they are easy to digest in the moment.
That's kind of telling in itself to be honest. Services for most people these days mean subscription (or some kind of recurring cost). The nature of the overwhelming majority of businesses means they will be looking to increase profits. One extremely common way is to degrade the service you provide slightly. Increasing ads, lowering quality, etc.
One of the only exceptions I would say is Steam. But people could argue that Steam isn't a true service because it's closer to a store front, at that point you're arguing semantics though.
There's also self hosting a service to consider? How would that count in this instance. I self host a few things like nextcloud, Plex, and others. Yes it's still a program and technically a service as well?
I had just finished high school and enrolled in TAFE (think vocational/skills training) studying a certificate III in IT, then certificate 4. Then in 2008 an advanced diploma in network security.
I've forgotten most of the specifics over time, but the core ideas I've picked up then and along the way have definitely helped in my current IT job.
Back in my day kids played outside! Go to the park! Get some sun!
Good thing they turned the park into a parking lot for the newest CostCo/WalMart/Whatever. But why are all these kids playing on the road! I Can't even see the younger ones, why are they so short they can hide behind my oversized SUV!
The simple answer is people want simple answers. Propaganda, especially that of the right gives them. Sure the answers are wrong, but they are easy to digest in the moment.