@Jeffro -Ive read his post and the comments even commented. Marks answer is bullcrap and I don't buy it at all. He also doesn't answer the question I post here. I haven't heard a single argument pro non optional theme credits but yet that is what the directory finds acceptable.

And of course its until you pass out scenarios since those who are pro have ZERO rational arguments for why its should be the way it is. It would be to many links if plugins were allowed to do it is such a crappy argument its laughable and scary at the same time since people seem to totally accept it. It also doesn't answer why theme credits doesn't have to be optional.
Why is it so hard to go with all credit links must be optional standpoint?