[MPDev]

I certainly don't resent that paid add-ons are not embraced on this site, I fully recognize that the owners are free to set their own agenda and follow it. I participate in the spirit in which the forum operates and I offer modifications I've made to others at no cost. I've never complained or suggested that I wouldn't participate otherwise.

But knowing that every site evolves over time to accommodate its members, I think there is room for promoting paid add-ons. That doesn't change my opinion about the value offered by this site, I just happen to think that the market has matured enough that it should be a consideration. I'm more than willing to discuss the pros/cons in a reasonable manner - if someone says they don't belong because nobody can afford them, I would suggest otherwise based on my 5 years of selling add-ons for vBulletin. If someone says they don't belong because it's too much work, then I would compare it to adding styles and ask is it really that much more effort? If you don't want to have the discussion, then don't try to use excuses that don't hold up to scrutiny - just say you won't allow them because you don't want them here. There is no argument to counter that.