i remember LL talked about limiting mesh uploads to veryfied accounts (or piu accounts) a few month ago, to try to prevent people from uploading stolen models.
still i share some of the concerns about stolen or free content flooding sl, but i will wait until LL gives us some details before i start whining/cheering.
atm i am looking forward to the open beta test.
the "mesh will kill prim builders" whining is exactly the same as the "sculpties will kill prim builders" whining.
i don´t think it will happen. prims are still superiour for some things, and rez much faster...
edit: the 3rd picture looks like a gnome from wow btw, including textures, an open gl engine too... stolen content LL?