Interesting debate this, though theres another option which isn't mentioned that often. Especially if someone can't model/texture, or just wants a minutes of internet fame. Become a "brand" and buy in content. By that I don't mean reselling or getting stuff from pirate sites, but literally paying other artists to make stuff for you. Which you can then legally sell/give away under your own name, own all the rights etc. Also handy if you want to test the selling waters etc, or learn what collabrative working is all about. It's a service that many 3d studios now offer at affordable prices, so doing it can help other artists/creators out. OK sure some folks do consider this as a form of 'dark arts'. But after 10 years of content creation, including a few commission pieces, I know quite a few folks who do this. If nothing else it's certainly fasinating to see the reactions of others all because theres a different name on something or even where it's being sold somehow sells better stuff.

Pinky - you left the lens cap of your mind on again.