[gonmf]

In this case the author is happy, but the point stands that he wasn't asked. And most people would be angry at receiving no attribution or warning.

[laumars]

Not to mention the huge spike in hosting costs due to the upsurge of new visitors.

[Fjolsvith]

For which you many not be receiving any ad revenue...

[briandear]

Any data to suggest a “huge spike in hosting costs?”