I find this particularly offensive, because seriously, I give away a ton of stuff for free. Why should I also give away the stuff I sell to make a living, too? Buy it from me! Feed the kitty! Keep me in dog chow and DSL, and I’ll keep writing—and some of that writing will end up posted on this site for free. Won’t you feel wonderful knowing you’ve contributed to the greater good?

Now, if you’re too damned cheap to spend a few dollars to purchase a product I mention, at least don’t be stupid enough to suggest that I should give it to you for free. You’ve already raked in quite enough free stuff from me, thanks—and I’ve gotta feed the dog somehow.

Jeez…