Coming from a n00b, I think the freebies are awesome and I am appreciative of the time and effort people put into their work. If it wasn't for those that were generous, I might not learn something new. I don't see myself as ever selling anything I make. I just want to express myself and say, "Look! I can do this!" But I would, and do, take the extra time to write and say THANKS and ask permission for what I want to do with the freebie item(s).