First of all, let me say this: I think the freestuff makers are the very life's blood of this community, and someone who is "ungrateful" would not be likely to say that. Secondly, I wouldn't download an item with restrictions, and if I did download one, I would delete it without even installing it. I have no use for restricted items. There are too many more out there for me to use that don't have restrictions. That being said, here are my thoughts on the issue. Yes, the creator has the right to impose usage restrictions on their items and expect them to be adhered to in and ideal world. However, we do not live in an ideal world, and enforcing those restrictions is near to impossible simply because not all images are posted online. And not all images are posted for public display. In fact, I'm quite sure that there are tons of images out there that are only ever seen by their creators. I know my files are filled with images that nobody will EVER see, as they were created simply for my own personal pleasure and viewing. This being the case, how on this green earth is someone supposed to know what is in those images that nobody but the artist who made them ever sees? And if those images violate the usage restrictions, how is anyone, anywhere, ever going to know (other than the artist, that is)? You cannot prosecute violations if you don't KNOW there IS a violation. It's that simple. Which is why, I, personally, think it's pretty much a waste of time to say "you MUST NOT" or "you CANNOT" do something. It would be better, and much more realistic and practical to say "I wish you wouldn't" instead. PLUS it would have the added advantage of cutting down on discussions of this particular issue. :D Kate (who has lots and lots of stuff that none of y'all will EVER get to look at... hehe)