I wasn't aiming my comments directly at you Fred. As you say, the sense of entitlement has permeated our society. I feel those who want it free are generally people who have never created anything.

As far as posting images on Renderosity to promote your business, you would only have to post a few in order to have a gallery that potential customers could be referred to, but I see you have a web site for that already.

I think many are happy with an "Great photo!" comment or something similar, but I don't see that as "payment" for their image. I don't feel that other people see it that way either. While your comment "if all artists were...more valued" is probably quite true, that will never happen. Similarly, many people will also give their writing away out of choice.