I'm sure being buddies helps, but people are excited about it, and it is exciting being part of something people are excited about. The original commentor ment

I'm sure being buddies helps, but people are excited about it, and it is exciting being part of something people are excited about. The original commentor mentioned the donations were ideologically motivated. I just don't think that is the case. I think people are excited about something that doesn't really have any ideological attachments to it and is just focusing on making something cool. My anecdotal observation of the internet in general and day to day life tells me people are burnt out from that.