I wish HTC would run a free-account program for people who add to this game with the tools provided/etc.
In a way they do.
I was offered a position by HTC to the official skinning team, but I declined so that I could concentrate on my skin projects at my own pace.
Event CM's all have free accounts for their service.
I assume the Terrain team has a similar deal.
The point is anyone can contribute to the game, and those who consistently produce quality skins or terrains/ meet the standards for the CM team will indeed be rewarded.
But there is an internal vetting process one must pass first.