Don't give up on the folks in the community yet. :o( I can't believe people have actually sent you nasty emails about your free stuff. That's just ridiculous.

In my experience...I have seen many a freebie artist have to turn to marketplace or subscription site due to excessive bandwidth costs. Usually caused by people who can't understand the concept of not using a damn download accelerator despite HUGE signs on some sites specifically requesting they not be used. :o|

I just went pseudo vendor myself (just a few weeks ago actually)....although I still give out mucho freebies, I can't post them here because Rosity is like a bandwidth black hole sometimes. I have to be sparse on posting on my own site too now because of it. Not long ago I was actually contacted by my host about my excessive bandwidth and summarily charged a sum I won't disclose (but it was ALOT.)LOL!

I'm sorry this happened to you and I hope that you won't let it discourage you from offering freebies in the future. I will say that I don't think it would be a bad idea to submit to the marketplace. Why not let your habit support itself? It's an expensive one. LOL! Really expensive. Bad Credit causing expensive sometimes. ;o)

On a nicer note...I have actually had someone grateful for my freebies purchase me a gift certificate. So you see...some people still appreciate the freebies. They are the ones you should pay attention too....the rest are just so much garbage that should be thrown out on the curb to me munched by the garbage truck . grin

Just so you know...I appreciate your freebies. I am horrible about sending emails. (Odd...considering I love getting them when I do. Hmph!) Anyway...THANK YOU!!