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manaheim,
I think you're misunderstanding the software industry. When computers first became "available" there were no software vendors. Later on we got operating systems with them but for programs you either had to write your own, or pay someone to skew you up some custom code. So they (computers) remained a tool of geekdom where no one could use them except for custom jobs - usually specific database applications. There were usually just programmers and corporate users. As "software applications" became more general purpose more people became users - personal users. Today it's no different and if you want something that you don't know how to make or don't have the time to make it's wonderful to be able to buy it. Scripts and actions are only an extension of that policy. Sure someone who has spent the time and knows very well how to do it might scoff but the guy who wants black-box button level automation and has no time for anything else would be mad if scoffers caused a gap in product availability that he happened to need.
I think PhotoShop and especially PhotoShop in the hands of a professional photographer (most of whom are PS dunces in my experience), under that environment has created a demand for such add-ons. Keep in mind there are those code-savvy warriors who scoff consistently at the majority of PS plug-ins as well. You're only just one level down from them but IMO it's the same thing. Those who understand the niche/need and seise the opportunity prosper. And good on them for it too imho.
Isn't selling photoshop actions and presets... just a little... um... cheesy?
Not sure Elements can even use "actions and presets" (whatever they are). What is your motivation to start this thread?
If selling these things is legal, I do not see a reason not to do it.
This is like a bunch of non-photographer getting together and saying "charging $3000 to take a bunch of photos is highway robbery." Everyone paying it so it can't be robbery.
Personally, I have enough worries without concerning myself how others try to make money. As long as it's legal, to each their own.
eh its my opinion, from my experience, that people would rather buy an inferior product that get a superior free one. For some reason I guess it makes them feel like they got the better one.
I should do an experiment one day, with two equal products. Tell people they are different - one is free, the other 50$. No doubt the 50$ one will get the better review.
Anyway, I stopped being surprised years ago about what people will sell, and what people will buy.