Fully agree with Scroggs here.
If the "working for free" trend comes into play, then imagine what will happen in a few years...
I would compare this with the recent idea of paying for your type rating. One airline started it off, wannabes did not refuse, and of course the other airlines liked this original idea.
Becoming a pilot is not a birthright. It is a job like any other job i.e. you work to get paid and make a living. Come on guys.