As a developer, I've stayed out of these conversations and watched and learned. Having seen all I wish to see, I think I've learned a very valuable lesson.
Some of you out there will never be grateful, will never get off your high horse and will never shut up. GPL is great, it is wonderful. Some people are right about priorities here, and some people are WRONG. To say that this guy should drop what he's doing and get this out for anyone out there to have access to is absurd. The guy said he'd do it when he had the time, and he did it. Make no mistake, the release of his code under GPL is not a life or death situation and shouldn't be treated as an incredibly high priority.
Cryus, I can respect your idealism for GPL and what you have to say. Cool. But remember that you live in reality, not ideality, and just because something should be a certain way doesn't mean it can, will or needs to be that way. Take a deep breath and be happy that it was released, and if it comes to this in the future, try to be happy if someone says they will release their code (even if it's not immediately, god forbid.)
XPort, I have the most sympathy for you. I know what it's like to work on a big project, to put it out because you think everyone will enjoy it and then start getting an amazing amount of bullshit for it. If I were you, I would pull the plug on your releases and not put out any more. You're doing it for your kids, and as long as they are happy, then it's cool. I'm aware that this is group punishment, but if I were in that position, that's what I'd do.
Anyway, I think it's important for a lot of you to remember what you're doing. There's been a lot of drama over this (a LOT of drama) and I know that there's been a lot more people watching that posting. You may be complaining about XPort, or defending him, but I am confident when I say that a lot of developers are watching what is happening. Careful what you say, you may be driving away the people that give you what you all want so badly.
I think I read that a few of you are from the DC scene and don't even have an XBOX or use anything from this scene? If so, why are you here causing trouble for the rest of us?
Personally, I think this is incredibly sad, blown out of proportion and way too idealistic for REAL life.