I can&#x27;t find a reference right now, but I believe Toady has turned down large offerings from Notch, among others. He seems to believe that too much money would take away from what he&#x27;s doing.<p>I think it&#x27;s best to think of Toady like a crazy man building a cathedral down the road, single-handedly, using only tools he made himself. We can only sit and watch in awe and appreciation as the cathedral takes shape. And support him on Patreon, I suppose. :)