Mercule said:Mongoose's "Pocket Player's Handbook" is the cardinal example of the sowing, IMO. The simple existence of that book is pretty much a slap in WotC's face. It's insulting and shows a company that is crass and disrespectful.
D20 System FAQ by Wizards Of The Coast said:Q: Can I use the SRD verbatim?
A: Sure.
Q: Could I publish the whole thing?
A: Sure. If you think someone would be willing to pay for it, you're more than welcome to try.
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=d20/srdfaq/20040123c
Please tell me, carefully and explicitly, how a company doing what Wizards Of The Coast said they are "welcome to try" is insulting, crass, and disrespectful.
I eagerly -- and that's an understatement -- await your reply.