I am sorry some of my freebies were previously for sale, but are now free, this is due to circumstances entirely beyond my control. Blame our stupid UK government for it's crazy and spitefull attitude towards us disabled folk. Frankly I don't really give a toss that they wouldn't let me contribute ALL MY POSER SALES towards my sick pay, but whatever happens I'm damned if I'm going to let my stuff go to waste, so it's now free. I may not be able to work in a proper job, but I feel I'm at least helping other folk in render art to sell their stuff.

I totally feel where you are coming from. I have the same problem, can't sell anything or its considered "work" and I will lose my disabilty.  Stupid Governments don't know the difference between hobby & work! 

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adel, selling anything must be notified to the government, that is only right and fair. My problem was they gave me permission to sell my stuff, then suddenly changed their mind. I have a letter from them to prove I had permission. I would never ever do anything dishonest. The DWP's problem is they aren't up to date yet with e-commerce, they just don't understand it. And by the way, my MP knows all about my 'hobby' so I'm certainly not up to anything dodgy! My 'hobby' is officially approved of as 'therapeutic work', but now only if it's free.

Allstereo

If you want my feebie website, it is -

http://www.zippys3dmodels.co.uk

Other than that I have some freebies here in the Renderosity section, search for 'zippy'.

UNholy crapp zippy that blows that you can't keep your sales goin to help you with things not covered in your medical if you're on disability (the states does the same thing apparently) but thank you ver very much for making them still available.

Hey zippy, why not add this little blurb about govt. idiocy as a part of the readme in your fils and solicict donations based on that fact. I feel certain a fair number of your customer base wouldn't be adverse to a donation-ware situation. It's a fairly common practice across the web.. ...

Sorry to hear that you are not able to make a little money out of your hobby. Thank you for making your models free rather than throwing them away. 

I like what bobbystahr says above - add a little appeal to your readme

Take care

bobby, I wouldn't dream of asking anyone for donations, this stuff should always remain free if I've posted it as free. I've often suggested to people on my web site that they can, if they wish, give something to charity, and that's the way I'd rather do it. I'm happy to pay my way in the Poser stores, same as anyone else.

It isn't just our government being difficult...they'd have to trust people like me to be honest, and then 'other people' take advantage of that, rip the government off, and then it's the honest people who suffer.

Tell you what though, what would be nice would be if more people posted 'thank you's' when they download freebies...they can't all not speak English. Getting thank yous always encourages me to do more. My website downloads ammount to several gigabytes every week, with only a handfull of thanks. What puzzles me is that I rarely see any of my stuff listed in the galleries, so where the heck it all goes to is just a total mystery!!!!!!!!! I can only imagine it must be hoovered up by aliens from other planets!

Thank you all for your kind comments:)

First, it's very nice that you are generously giving them away, and second, it's extra nice that you explained so people who bought them previously will understand why.

I'm sorry that this has happened, but also appreciative!

Thank you Alisa for understanding I didn't want to offend people who'd paid for my stuff.

I'm sorry I'm complaining, I must sound very selfish, but none of you know that I'm still a bit raw and upset because my Mum died very recently. I've lost the person who always gave me the most encouragement and reason for being alive. Having intensively cared for her for many years I now feel a bit lost now I'm on my own and not sure what to do now I've got no one to look after. That's why I'm trying to do some more models.

Lot's of you have been very kind today and given me many thanks for my latest freebies...that does make me feel better. Thank you:)

{{HUGS}}

No need for apologies.  You're going through a really rough time - been there with loss like that and still am with caring for elderly relatives.

If creating models helps you, that's great - and your lovely models help others and bring them joy, too!!

My heart is with you. Hang in there!!

Quote - , so where the heck it all goes to is just a total mystery!!!!!!!!! I can only imagine it must be hoovered up by aliens from other planets!

Y got me there...I posted 2 packs of 3D radio models[9 in total] some years back when I had more modeling time and although both have been dl'd over 1000 times last check, never a thanks or a spotting in a render...hovered up by aliens is good by me....LOL.. ...nice work by the way....y may see some of your stuff in my TG2 renders once I convert them to .tgo....I'll let ya know.. ...

So sorry to hear of your troubles, Zippy - it is a very difficult time for you.

You are the last person who needs to apologise for anything, but thank you for telling us a little of why you are doing this. Your models are wonderful and bring so much pleasure to others.

I always wonder what happens to freebies, but have come to the conclusion (and hope) that people are so busy using them that they don't have time to comment!!

All the very best to you. Hugs.

Bummer!  But thanks for explaining, and turning your loss into our gain.  Always loved your charming works!

Very nice stuff! Thanks much! Sorry to hear of your troubles - quite familiar with that kind of thing through some family members. Best to you!

I feel so embarrassed now, sounding like I'm whinging. Sorry, it's just my anxiety playing up again. Just wanted to make it clear I wasn't trying to earn money for myself, but to give every single penny back to the government to help with my sickness benefits. Apart from that I really enjoy making things that people can use, as do all the other folk who contribute so much to render art. I'm just a very small part in what goes on here.

Really, I don't think you sounded like you're whining.  You sound like you're just dealing with some challenging life issues, but doing your best to make the best of them and do some thing you enjoy that brings happiness to others. Many people can relate to some of what you're dealing with, and also appreciate your contributions :)

Zippy is working on, and will be releasing a new freebie castle model sometime soon...and that's all due to your encouragement.

:-)

My new castle is now up in the Renderosity freebies.

Beautiful - thanks so much!!!

Thank you.

Thanks for your generosity.

Many thanks and best wishes

good luck sir and ty... i've used your plants a couple of times... they work very nicely... and as for that gov't stuff... no worries... didn't sound whiny... i think you just voiced rather apropriately a beef just about everyone has or has had when dealing with the "suits" that seem to want to make decisions that affect lives without first considering the lives they affect...

personally i think that it should be a law that if you work in the social services you should first be required to live atleast a year on what you expect others to live from before you can start making decisions that affect the lives of the recipients... but that's just me...