A classic example of the absurd attitude I was pointing out. Six Apart has almost been giving aware their software for over 2 years and THEY owe the community? I agree that one of MT's strengths have been its community, but to say the community made MT what it is? Really now.

If you want to use something for $0 that is your prerogative and I begrudge no one for their choice. Flogging Six Apart because they don't want to play that game (or any other software developer for that matter) seems silly. You get what you pay for. I remain unconvinced that the current alternate tools, while promising and nice, provide the equal value you speak of.