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First people that keep suggesting this don't have any clue how big the Java world actually is.

There are lots of platforms where .NET has no presence at all.

Second, Sun also used to charge support for EOL releases, but it is cool to hate Oracle.

They are world renowned for their intrusive audits/shakedowns - and that's just with their database products. Java utilities are an order of magnitude more prevalent. That's why the main cost is still going to be license compliance regardless of what they charge upfront.

Java isn't going away but those that can migrate will. Especially after their first audit.

You don't pay anything for OpenJDK.

Also, I really don't get this mentality of wanting to be paid for work, while refusing to pay for the work of others.

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