Cosplay isn't a 1 to 1 comparison either.
Cosplay as a hobby is more of a show of appreciation of a character and the like.
But translating is more of presenting a product in a way. You can't really bond over selling a similar product like you can with cosplay.
You put your hours into...
I disagree.
Translating a work required dedication and effort. It's also mostly a hobby. Your only real incentive is seeing people enjoy the thing you create.
Imagine you run a taco stand that's decently popular and then someone else comes and gets there earlier with what they consider...