“As for tzarut ayin, would you say that the Chatam Sofer had that characteristic?”
Did the chasam sofer EVER write in his teshuvos dictating the the maximum size of ones home? The shela? Were there no wealthy people in the city of either the shela or chasam sofer who had large homes who were told to take them down, or, who were given mussar by them to reduce the size?
I AM saying the OP has that charachteristic, as do many others.
As for the “purpose” of the CR, thats for everyone to decide how they wish to use it.
And, since you quote the kli Yakar, can I assume you live in a home made of sticks and straw?