I can'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

I can'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's doing. I think it'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. :)