To me this is NOT what FME is about and dare I say it goes against a great deal of 'good feeling' the majority of layout makers have built up over the years.
Don't get me wrong I am grateful for any layouts released and appreciate the hard work that goes into making and releasing them however I have some concerns over this.
1) It shows that some layout makers are still hoarding resources or layouts. Big Ghoulies for example is date stamped June 2008. The other layout was originally released around that time at the Mecca. (Probably same author?)
2) Why does it not surprise me that this particular layout maker is involved in hoarding?
3) I believe Daryl pointed out at DADsFME that he believes this VIP section appears to be a 'sweetener' for the recent Union Jackpot discussions.
4) A VIP download section for contributors appears to me to be a 'bribe.' I honestly do not think going down this road is a good example to all the others in the scene who for one reason or not are effectively being discriminated against because they cannot contribute layout wise or financially.
To me this just seems another poor decision that puts FME in a poor light if layouts are to be AGAIN used as bargaining tools....
.... ciggies and cash for layouts, $500 for layouts etc etc
