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$10 for a single model... or $20 a month for four models? For some flexi toy with 20 separate variations that only have tiny changes?

I recognize this is a pretty minor issue in the grand scheme of things. There are plenty of alternatives - both free and paid. It's just a frustrating trend I've been noticing. I'm all for supporting artists and recognizing the time and effort it takes to create the model. I have a handful of Pateron subscriptions/donations.

I don't sell anything. I print for myself and for gifts. Not everyone wants to sell prints at flea markets, but it feels like that's the assumption now.

Side rant: It's annoying how the first thing EVERYONE says when seeing your prints is that "you could sell these!!" I know they mean well, like it's a compliment, but it's annoying when it's insisted on as if they were the first people make such a profound thought.

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[–] JustEnoughDucks@slrpnk.net 0 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Sadly, people will still steal it and sell it no matter the license. Companies might be slightly more hesitant to steal it, but anyone selling at flea markets will not even give it a second thought.

[–] WhatTheDuck@piefed.social 1 points 9 hours ago

That will always be a risk, but I wouldn't expect that from a "serious" average vendor. Maybe from a small-time seller, but they're not making much money regardless. I'd think most large print farms wouldn't risk their business to skimp out on license fees.

No real way to know regardless.

[–] Scrath@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 21 hours ago

Yes, that is unfortunately true. Better some protection than none at all though