This is some support group--all kinds of really knowledgeable women. And Dotsie is right. You can't sell or even share much if you don't submit. And, absolutely correct, one submits according to one's consience. There are lots of reasons to submit "free." For one thing, it has a long tradition of being perfectly acceptable. Literary journals have worked this way for decades. And, from the standpoint of "gathering clips" for a beginner, or "generating exposure" for someone with a book to promote, it works. There are some ethical aspects to consider; some feel that if one author gives her work away, it takes the "food" out of the mouth of another who is trying to make a living. I understand this. It's just that I think the universe is very abundant and that there are enough opportunities for all. Realistically, many places that don't pay would close down if no-cost material were not available. Not all "publishers" are getting rich. So, the idea that each should decide for herself is perfect. Isn't that how all advice should work. Offer. Consider. Decide. Ha!