Quite often people who put out a patreon or a paypal link get accused of being "internet grifters." And, sure, anyone who is promising (implicitly or explicitly) something they can't deliver regularly is a bit of a grifter.  It's hard to not be a bit sensitive to that. Weirdly putting up a paywall and asking for a subscription fee is seen as more legit than saying "it's free, but how about a tip."  
  My way around that is that I promise nothing! 
    I kid, but what you see is what you get.  
 Anyway, relative to the amount of grift in politics - I'm looking at you, Lincoln Project - mine is tiny.  So, consider a tip!
   
      
      
      Thanks to all!