If they make any kind of money through their own work (some even hire others), it's a business. That's not debatable. And when did I say I felt attacked? I am pointing out facts. That the devs are not being compensated at all is simply untrue. Look at yourself, you openly ask for feedback on your VN. You sure that's not helping you at all? You sure like to put words in people's mouths to fit your agenda. Why don't you try sticking to facts? You sure you aren't the one feeling attacked?Most of them don't run a "business", it's a hobby. And being insulted etc. for the things you make in your freetime as a hobby is not compensated by money some people giv'em. And why you feel attacked, are you one of the specifically named target audience? "non-supporting (paying), pirating, "skip unread-text" fap scene lurker". All listed points are connected with and, not or, so it's a quite specific group of people I address. And overall, devs are not paid, you support them that they can create what they have in mind. Either you share their vision or not. That does not mean you have to support all devs which is monetary impossible. Nothing justifies asshole behaviour for the devs. Ignore them if they don't do what you want (maybe do it yourself better) in the time you think is acceptable (maybe do it yourself better). But rants, hate, disrespect is not justified because they get some bucks for their hobby.
I would agree that asshole behavior is never acceptable but some of your so-called "non-supporting (paying), pirating, "skip unread-text" fap scene lurker" which you sure seem to like to repeat do provide constructive feedback. Maybe your short-sighted and self-righteous nature is blinding you to this fact.
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