I know this is a VERY old post, but I would have to agree with you 2. The first thing back in the day that turned me off to Ewen, was when he said he'll give you an AWESOME free website builder, valued at $297. rofl Well, it's NOT funny actually. He LIED...flat out LIED. All it was, was the free, open source Nvu program or Kompozer(can't remember which one cuz it was so long ago, but it was one of those 2...both, free, both open source.) Now, on top of making people think they were getting some awesome website builder valued at almost $300, he also embedded his advertising links into the program. Not ONE TIME did he give credit to the people who actually CREATED the software. He "leeched" off of their hard work with no mention to them or thanks whatsoever. After I saw that, I NEVER even looked at Ewen's stuff again...ever. I don't care what he sells...I personally choose not to work with liars and deceptive people.
I was gonna say when I first read the OP, I was inspired. Inspired to continue working hard. After reading all the posts claiming him a spammer, now i'm back to the same spot ahhahh