FyreSpiryt opened this issue on Jul 23, 2002 ยท 18 posts
ronknights posted Wed, 24 July 2002 at 7:54 AM
The first problem I've seen Free Stuff providers encounter is the cost of hosting the Free Stuff. Sadly bandwidth is expensive. Free Web Site hosts don't want to host Free Stuff. Paid web site hosts have been known to give huge bills to Free Stuff providers. (I still remember one or two people who said they received a bill for $1,000!) Why should someone pay for the privilege of giving something away?! Lately I've watched the raging battles over the issue of licensing requirements concerning free or commercial use. These threads are long, heated, and numerous. Don't you think Free Stuff providers eventually get tired of all the controversy and insults? Remember the old saying: "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth?!" At this point I don't even remember what kind of freebies FyreSpiryt offers. That's not important. I do recognize a generous artist, and sympathize with her pain and uncertainty. My own inclination is to "go commercial," and not to worry about it. I'm sure FyreSpiryt has already "given back" to the community. Every artist has the right to try and make a few dollars to support his/herself, or at least help pay for their "Poser Habit." I've been going over the same issues myself, and the best I've done is to "take a vacation," and see just what I might have to offer that is of "commercial value." Ron