Hi Dave,
Let me explain my main objections to "the" post. The PICAXE Forum is a phenomenal place where ideas, projects, and yes, software is freely shared. Many people spend much time helping other PICAXE users without any expected compensation.
It is very exciting to see these new projects posted, and new ideas and techniques can be readily learned.
When I first started with the PICAXE. many years ago, my first step was to do an internet search on things made with the PICAXE, to get some ideas and programming examples With only one or two exceptions, all were open and shareable.
It is really counter to the spirit of the forum to show off a "closed" project.
It is also unfortunate that some people will join a forum, just to promote a product. That is a method of SPAMMING.
I think the use of PICAXE in RC is a good application and within the ability of most RC people to build and program one themselves. It is a small niche market, that the designer wants to protect. That is his choice, Advertise and post in the RC forums, but don't preach to the choir!
As far as the impact of his designs on PICAXE use in the US, it was minimal at best. Only completed projects were sold, no educational or developmental info was provided.
Myc