I think the system can still work with a few extra bucks each month. At least, is a way of showing people working on open software that someone is caring about

I think the system can still work with a few extra bucks each month. At least, is a way of showing people working on open software that someone is caring about what they are doing, which could make them keep doing it. But yes, I agree that the possibility of leaving day jobs is very small... Also, long-tail economy can develop, with top 10 getting a lot and the rest of people getting a lot less...