I know! It's like, if they work for a corporation or are hired by one, they feel they are free to rip off the little guys.

I do remember the sampling fiasco. (Sampled songs often annoy me-- especially "Under Pressure" becoming "Ice, Ice Baby." ::shudder::) They actually have to pay for the usage, now, right?

Fanfiction is totally without payment, except in the case of a few losers who try to sell their fanfiction, the doofuses you hear about now and then; I do believe it's different, like you say-- the problem comes when money comes into the picture.

(It's sent, woohoo! Thank you!!)