Yeah, making off without payment is a common habit in the duck world.

Agreed, it's about making money by breeding and selling ducks.

it's about breeding ducks for sale, and presumably for food.

What the hell is wrong with these people?

Jimmy.

Great to see you again!

It's not as lively and misses a few features, but it's improving quickly.

I have never heard it used as anything other than a metaphor for performing a minor fix now before a major one is needed later.

It's incredibly common over at the former bird site. It's not a good criticism for precisely the reason you mention.

Buns 'N' Roses