Well, I dont want to get into the debate over org should allow paid scripts or not since thats about as volatile as Tastes Great vs. Less Filling (and about as easy to resolve). However I will say that I think giving commercial coders a voice will actually bring more quality products to vB. You can only take free ones so far. Just like you could only do something for charity for x hours per week (even if you loved it) you still need to eat!
I also have to say that while some people learn some of their skill coding here - most do not and regardless - they are the ones that learned it. The old 'you owe us because you learned it here' is a messed up
And yes, I was one of those that spent a year producing gargantuan macks FOC because I enjoyed it - however life moves on and I had to as well (either go commercial or dont produce anymore at all). It was a hard choice - however one I am glad I made now. No, I dont think ill be buying a new mousemat anytime soon however at least those that are my customers appreciate my time as I do theirs.
Thanks