Some interesting points coming through.

As mentioned, people can put a dontae button on their own site, but how much does it actually generate?

Unless you own your own site it is very hard to do the $1.99 items. Most stores have a rule of a lowest rate you can charge. This allows both sides to get something from it.

I have no probs with $1.99 sales as you get some amazing things from them. Sometims you get better sales as well. If you can sell more at $1.99 than by pricing the item at $9.99, then go for it. People love a bargain!!

Freebie makers generally are people who like a challenge. They want to change textures, they want to make things and learn how to use their software. Then they give it back to the community. Now, as they learn more and more, they start to go the way of wanting to be a PA. Great, but there is a difference. The people willing to get something for free, will check everything before buying something. What is the quaility like? Can I use it more than once? etc. Sometime the low amount of sales can put people off continuing in their craft.

Freebie makers should never be looked down on as they make amazing things, sometimes better than commercial work. Just because they give their work away for free does not mean they haven't put in the same quality of work.

It takes time, practice and a lot of revision of objects, textures etc. to getto the finished point. Nothing comes easy to start with, but....... If you take the time and gradually increase your skills, then you will benefit from what you do.

The main thing I think freebie makers want is just a thank you for taking the time for doing what they do.

I'v always encouraged people to have a go at making things, you don't need all the latest and most expensive software. There are great things that are free or reasonably priced.

Start small, please don't try and do a fully armoured mech soldier first time!!! Lol.

Make a wristband, learn to UV it and then add textures to it.

A nice little starter and you then become encouraged to have a go at smothing a little bit more complicated.

Remember, small steps can lead to bigger things.

Just my ramblings!!! LOL.

Great Uncle LROG

Who honors those we love for the very life we live?, Who sends monsters to kill us?, and at the same time sings that we will never die., Who teaches us whats real?, and how to laugh at lies?, Who decides why we live and what we'll die to defend?, Who chains us?, and Who holds the key that can set us free... It's You!, You have all the weapons you need., Now Fight!