This isn't work.

I think bitwig would suit you more, though it's more like ableton than FL. But closer to FL than ardour at least.

Depends on the studio of course, but I bet in the general case they wouldn't be payed more if the price was lowered. It'd be fun to investigate the margins but I don't care enough to do so.

The games I play the most are actually from reputable studios and/or indie devs whom I don't mind supporting. Except football manager, but I don't buy new revisions and have clocked enough hours to feel ok with the price.

It's 4chan? What do you expect

Depends on the playtime you get out of it. 140hrs+? Great value.