Sorry to hear this, David. I'm glad you spoke up though.
Did you ever see the thread I started?
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/1000764-no-more-freebies-bending-over-backwards-thats.html
I still reach out but have become more selective. It's not in my nature to totally give up on things. It kinda boils down to going into survival-mode more than anything, I guess.
Chin up, my friend!