I don't know who the idiot is that sent that, but I hope people realize that even if it is a vendor (whether here or elsewhere) it doesn't reflect the attitudes of most vendors. I suspect that this person has a few low end products (low in quality, can't say about price) and they're upset about those items not selling. Tough! Reality Check: I've turned down $8 textures to pick up $25 textures because of the quality involved. If a commercial product is worth my money, I'll buy it. If there's a similar, free version available, I'll balance the reputation and past experiences with the vendor and the free stuff provider. There's certain vendors that I'll always take their commercial stuff over a free version done by someone else because I know their quality is that high. If I have free stuff from that merchant, I'm also a lot more likely to buy their products over an unknown person's free stuff. I've had vendors contact me to let me know about special deals, to give me free upgrades, or just to thank me for the purchase. I can't think of one vendor who's been rude. If I ever do find out who sent that, I'll never buy from them again. (Of course, I suspect it's someone with no talent who sent that, anyway.) One thing you can do, IB, is look at who got flamed and see if there is a commonality in their Free Stuff offerings, then see who has a commercial version available. It's not proof, and I wouldn't suggest posting the info as it could be wrong, but it would make for an interesting starting point. Sigh Remember the days when civility and friendly competition were the norm? If you'll excuse me, I really have to make some more Free Stuff now!