It benefits them in a positive manner.
Exactly ... how many folks "made money" because of Chris's great repaints. How many folks bought Tongass X because the libraries were "needed" ... how many bought PFJ because RTMM requires it to make things work. How much did RTMM or Chris make on this? ... it's a no-brainer. We are not only NOT a threat, we're "good for them." Note we get a discount on Tongass X ... somebody recognizes we are "good" for their business!
