Yes, acknowledging free stuff artists should be done more of and I'm guilty of that as well. Although the argument that is being used here of why sellers can't practically thank their buyers is the same argument as to why people don't send thank yous or feedback for free stuff. The current system on 'rosity makes it kinda of a difficult task. Maybe they should implement a system like 3dcommune where one can leave feedback/comments on free items like they can in the galleries. That would probably encourange more people to make that effort.

Let us not forget too that the free stuff artists do get recognition in a public light, maybe more than a private thank yous in the form of gallery credits. I know many artists that provide free stuff that are thrilled to see their creations used. People look through the galleries and see their wonderful creations and that builds up their reputation for eventually selling their merchandise (if they so desire).

So yes, I agree that we sometimes take the artists for granted who's stuff we use, but it's not as dire as it seems is being presented here.

PS: A lot of people don't read the readme's...