OotA is very good. Selfless service is great, but I live in a place with little work, even for someone with a bachelor's degree in business administration. It's part of my employment mix. I have four jobs and three business investments, so being able to share my skill and get value back for it...
Well I am a paid DM, and I can tell you that it doesn't effect my integrity. I was also in the military, and it is true, you aren't doing it for the money. When I DM professionally it is because my customers are paying for availability and reliability. I have done most of my work with D&D...
Are you saying that professional DMs don't have integrity, or that you would be able to have integrity as a paid DM? Do you think your salary as a solider kept your from being a moral human being while doing your duty?
Personally I've made over $10000 as a professional dungeon master. I'm a member of PGA and have found that this service only really works for those who are on the higher end of middle class. The rich would rather do something that requires means (country clubs, resorts, parties, etc.) and those...