No, requesting a "socialist handout" is someone who expects free goods or services just because they think they deserve it more than someone else.  It is based entirely on greed (not need) and elevated privilege.  It is term to deride socialist economies where the priviledge get the handouts while the needy fight for crumbs.  Companies offering discounts or deals to their choice of consumer is free market at work.  Prima donnas demanding free products because of their self-perceived value is not capitalism, it is pure and simple greed and abuse of privilege.

I will not be surprised if Dinakar does not get renominated for MVP.  I have emailed the requesting address to report this abuse of the MVP award by demanding favors based on his award.  MVP is awarded to those who selflessly assist others, promoting the technology above and beyond compensation.  It is not an award for demanding privileges.