I agree with the core idea of the article - that open source developers often get abused by "freeloaders" and that their time shouldn't be used "for free".
I think that the best way to show respect to the developer is to contribute time and/or money to the project.
At the very least, be thankful and don't act like a jerk!
I think that the best way to show respect to the developer is to contribute time and/or money to the project.
At the very least, be thankful and don't act like a jerk!