HERBERTKORNFELD  For everyone complaining about the ads (myself included), Brent Simmons has confirmed that there will be a paid version that removes them.

“[W]e know, because people have told us, that they’d be willing to pay to remove the ads. We haven’t set that up yet, but we will.“ (via http://bit.ly/2ZiGK6)

This is great news. I suppose I can put away my pitchforks and torches now.   
(Version 3.2b6)

HERBERTKORNFELD  TESLANAUT. I understand that you’re trying to stand up for the developer, and that’s commendable. But you’re completely off base in your criticism.

Yes, I understand that I paid for it awhile ago. And if they’d let me, I'd still be paying. I don’t feel entitled to anything, I’m simply requesting more options. There used to be a NetNewsWire lite. You could use that for free, or you could pay a couple of bucks and get the full premium version. I’m just requesting that they go back to a two-tiered model.

And as for your other question, about whether Microsoft or Apple give discounts, you’re completely wrong. Both of these companies, like almost all other software vendors, allow for upgrades. Each time you buy the latest version of some software, you’re almost never expected to pay full price. Here’s some numbers for you.

If you want Snow Leopard next month, you’ve got some options. You can buy a new Mac, you can get the $29 upgrade if you currently have Leopard, or if you’re still on Tiger, you can buy a bundle that has Snow Leopard, iLife, and iWork for $169. (via http://bit.ly/4we3E)

With Microsoft, they’ve also got discounted rates for Windows 7 if you’re upgrading rather than just buying it from scratch. (via http://bit.ly/VuRFK)

Windows 7 Home Premium - (Upgrade): $119.99 / (Full): $199.99

Windows 7 Professional - (Upgrade): $199.99 / (Full): $299.99

Windows 7 Ultimate - (Upgrade): $219.99 / (Full): $319.99  
(Version 3.2b6)

HERBERTKORNFELD  I understand that the application is free now and that it’s ad supported. But I also purchased a license a few years ago. And I can’t say that I'm very fond of seeing the ads.

Between the desktop client and the iPhone version, I know that a lot has gone into development over the last couple of years. And I haven’t paid a penny for any of it since I bought my initial license. But I wish that the developer would let me.

Surely they must still have a record of their paying customers. I’d gladly pay an upgrade fee if it meant I could remove the ads.   
(Version 3.2b6)

HERBERTKORNFELD  Works as advertised. Brilliant in its simplicity. This is a very no-nonsense approach.

And what’s most amazing to me is that these guys just spent a small fortune advertising on Daring Fireball. I came here ready to spend money, only to find that they’re giving it away. I can’t say that I've ever seen an independent freeware release promoted like this before.

I look forward to seeing how this app develops. I don’t want to see it bloated with features, but I’d love to see some scripting support. That, I'd definitely pay for. A scriptable version of this used with Hazel would be an impressive combination.  
(Version 0.93b)

HERBERTKORNFELD  Someone should tell DEVONtechnologies about this promo, because they think that they‘re selling DEVONthink Pro for $39.95. Check out the announcement on their blog at http://urltea.com/1mio?someoneisgettingfired  
(Version 2.2)

HERBERTKORNFELD  Why have I not heard of this? It looks simple and very well thought out.  
(Version 2.0)

HERBERTKORNFELD  To address GREEKTRANSCODER.ORG

"I'd like to be able to set a longer delay before the program activates."

Unless you are trying to set up a delay of more than 2 seconds, this is already possible. In the applications preferences, you can set a delay ranging anywhere from less than 1/4 of a second, to 2 seconds.  
(Version 3.0)