Thank you @Keith for saving me allot of typing. I would have answered about the same, just with different words. What i think i can read between the lines of your post is something that i would have phrased more direct. (Keep in mind that english is not my mother-language)
Perhaps like:
What arrived with me before one of the first beta-tester kits, was the spirit of the kickstarter campaign.
Supplying an under 500 cnc to people all over the world, fully open-source, had a great feeling making me want to be a part of it. That spirit was maintained and great group of users and contributors gathered.
There are hardly designers here, almost all struggle with CAD. If we get 1 or 2 projects designed and cut a month, we are happy. some% of 2-5$ like you can buy on etsy is nothing that could motivate me.
I’m more happy to share for free with anyone non commercial.
Your offer seems tailored for ‘yuppie/hipster’ and is placed among ‘robin hood/indie/alternative/selfless hero’.
I wish you all the best @Commissionit. Study your taget market.
Kind regards, Gero
Link to a respond i liked Commercialisation of works
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