When do we get back to the drinking and the toasting? I really liked that part.
Here may be some articles of interest:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives...er_of_free.php
http://blog.thinkflood.com/management/value-free-lunch/
The above at least puts (for me) a better understanding of the crazy (again, to me) attitudes expressed by those who would vilify Curse and WoWUI for protecting their interests.
Personally, I'm looking forward to the add-on community maturing into a valid market. Blizz just did a lot to shoot that in the foot, but I think ultimately they just bought themselves a little time.
Someday we'll all look back on this and.... order a stiff drink.
Cheers!