Yes, Thanks 007!! I often consider just quitting skinning altogether when the constant negative comments pile up on this message board. I think it's indicative of much of society today that there is so little respect for others. I see it in my everyday life, and I try to escape it by coming here for enjoyment, so you can imagine how annoying it is to see all these people carping and whining over a few dollars for something that gives so much pleasure. I am a Wizop on this site, (Moderator) and I imagine that Stardock would happily give me any of their programs for free if I asked, (they are nice like that.)but I recently purchased CursorXP even though I have very little spare money, because I wanted to give something back to this site which gives me so much pleasure. I have also purchased DesktopX in the past, too.
I feel sorry for the people with nasty attitudes, sorry that their parents didn't bring them up with respect for others, and that they didn't teach them that it's rewarding to earn something rather than just take everything for free. I hope to make my living from this one day, I have already given over 4 years of my work for free, and if I have to give another 4 years to make it, then so be it. I still consider this my hobby, and when someone offers praise and encouragement like you have, it makes it worth it and worth carrying on.
I hope more people can express their gratitude to the fine artists on this site, maybe they can outweigh the negativity that seems to abound recently.
Thanks again, and if there is anything I can do for you, just let me know.
