Existing users, 
Nobody would argue over your right to charge for your software. And nobody would claim that you're overcharging for your product at $10.00.
However, when you demand a mandatory "donation" to enable your product, then you label it as "Donationware", you are being intentionally misleading.
You have said that "It's really just try before you buy." Well that's fair enough, but it's also the very definition of "Shareware".
You have also said you just don't have time to change your charging policy. Then don't - simply change the label on download sites like VersionTracker from Donationware to Shareware.
Whenever I find I've downloaded software that has been misleadingly labeled, it goes right in the trash. When I saw an update for AddMovie I checked in to see if it's still incorrectly labeled. YUP.
You've got a fine little app that does what it claims, just call it what it is: SHAREWARE.
PS - You'll notice that I've intentionally mislabeled this feedback as a Review rather than a Commentary. It sucks to be mislead.
AddMovie
Join multiple clips into one movie, batch convert & much more.
Version: 1.7
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Feedback Type: Review
Contributed by: ddemarais Saturday, December 29 2007 @ 04:15 AM PST
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To The Developer - Joe_Pagliaro
I am not trying to be intentionally misleading. I understand the issue people have been raising with the donation terminology I use. I've explained elsewhere why that terminology was chosen (mostly a historical reason) but primarily now because the amount is variable. Whoever heard of a variable price? Donation sounds better to me. Note that one donation unlocks ALL utilities, forever, no upgrade fees. And, new products are always included. At this time I have several new utilities which are going to be added to the bundle. Here is the current offerings in the bundle:http://www.limit-point.com/Utilities.html
My primary objective is writing good useful software, and that takes time. Replacing the terminology and pricing scheme is not worthwhile because people do in fact make donations, and often above the $10 minimum. I am sticking with it. If you feel I am being misleading and you choose to not make a donation, then all I can say is that is a shame. Because if you like the software, and you agree it is worth the minimum of $10, then you should donate and enjoy using the software despite what I call it.
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