Nothing uniquely qualifies him to ask for free money, although it is fine to donate. He shouldn't have asked for money without endeavouring to offer anything in return. For one it's an unsustainable funding model, that's only got him to 25% of his target in 6 months. I might be the only person sticking my head above the parapet, but the totals don't lie.
Right I think we've reached a consensus;
Nothing uniquely qualifies him to ask for free money, although it is fine to donate. He shouldn't have asked for money without endeavouring to offer anything in return. For one it's an unsustainable funding model, that's only got him to 25% of his target in 6 months. I might be the only person sticking my head above the parapet, but the totals don't lie.