Yes, it could definately benefit someone, but not so much Jelsoft (whom would have to put up with the headaches from the ones that DO skip out with the money and run) as much as the commercial authors that would be preying on unsuspecting users. I agree, there probably wouldn't be many of them that do that, but all it takes is one bad apple to spoil the whole bunch, right? Have we not learned anything in the past from all of this?
And, Amy, I didn't say you ever did release any code to be paid for. I was very careful not to mention any names or hacks in my post. I've learned that much in my 150 years on earth.