The DLC for Dragon Age Origins was all pretty much optional. I can see how Shale was meant to fit in to the storyline originally and did get released as DLC however imho thats better than the entire character being cut out of the game and since if you buy a copy new you won't have to pay for it I don't get your complaint? Warden's Keep and Return to Ostagar is not originally part of the storyline, sure they add awesome stuff such as the star metal sword weapon and the ability to utilize a party chest but it is far from essential I think the addition of content this way is in no way a bad thing especially since the Warden's keep pack was very reasonably priced at around £6 online.

I can understand annoyance at games what demand DLC to simply complete the game or to access all the games original features but to be mad at a game such as DA:O because it adds extra content and features is like saying you're mad that the games developers actually give a crap about keeping the game interesting and fun for players after release, which would simply be what I'd term as madness.