Quote: "There was even someone charging for a tutorial"
Then it won't sell.
Quote: "Whatever happened to donations?"
Not working?
Quote: "You act as if it is costing you something to make and publish your product."
Time and effort(it's something).
Quote: "
If you want money you can get a job."
Some people can't get a job and a job could be selling games.
Quote: "Dark Basic is for me and most people here just a hobby."
And it's not bad to make money off something.
Quote: "It just makes me crazy how some of you feel we should give something in return for your projects."
You might have the option to(if you chose to buy a product).
Quote: "I've seen the word programming and I'm not sure what it means. Anybody please explain?"
Quote: "We shouldn't sacrifice the truth to preserve "balance"."