So here's what happened.....
I was contacted by a leading member on that site, who let me know he was taking my Google Sketchup arcade models and converting them to .X format to be seen in their MAME frontend.
At first I was like, "hmmm, cool."
Then, as I took a look thru the website I noticed they were one of the many frontends out there that charge for the interface. This worried me a little bit. As most of you know, I build those models on my spare time and upload for free download into the warehouse. They are also linked thru KLOV.com. Many of the models took me over 4 hours a piece to create. And the thought popped into my head, "Hey, someone is taking my work, altering it, and basically reselling it in their own program."
Of course, if it was just a free front end for MAME, I wouldn't have cared as much.
So over the last two days, I've been talking with the guy, and have found out more info. Basically, the way the models are to be used is pretty much as I hoped. When you access a game thru their frontend, you can also choose to see the games flyer, artwork, cabinet, and now.... a spinning 3D model. Mine are to be used this way as well as others from 3D arcade (i think). This makes me feel alot better. Because it goes right in line with what I intended these to be used for. Historical record, information, and a good arcade collector aid.
And, what's even better, is no one must purchase any of the models. They are being offered as a more in-depth aid for MAME as much as any link to the free Sketchup models from KLOV.
Plus, making matters even more pleasing to me, most of you guys seem to really like the front-end, and the guy I was talking with was of good character (even offering to remove the files if it made me feel uncomfortable).
So, that's why I asked for insight from you guys. Thanks for your help. I'm feeling better about the whole thing.
If you want to see the thread regarding how he was able to convert the Sketchup stuff for the front end, the link is right here:
http://www.gameex.info/forums/index.php?showtopic=8971