The freebies are courtesy of the Published Artists' at Daz. They worked very hard on them and we are very happy to see so many people participating. We the forum Mods and the published artists thought that this would be a nice event. To show all of our customers that we appreciate them. As for following the hordes, and a con. These items are given away free (no charge no strings except being a member of Daz) You don't have to buy anything. If you don't want it don't download it. Don't need it don't take it. And for the following the hordes, We aren't claiming it's a new idea just that we are doing it as well. While not everything may be a stand alone - since we have texturer's, modelers, morphing experts and such participating - some will be. You never know what may turn up. However this is only a gift, and no one is screaming to go buy anything. Same as Rosity's give away (which btw has many add on products as well in the list- I know I downloaded some ;) ) Its the Forum Team's and the Published Artist's way of saying happy holidays. And that's all. JGreenlees Daz Forum Team