Devs: Hey we made thing that is good. Please donate if you enjoy thing
Users: That is good. I like good thing.
Some Users: I shall donate to thing because I like good thing.
Devs: Whoopsie! We got acquired by a corporation that stands for literally everything you don't like! It definitely wasn't for the money!
Some Users: I am leaving and taking my money with me.
New Devs: Hey, we made thing 2, which is just like thing, but without corporation! Isn't that cool? Feel free to donate!
Some Users: I like thing 2, take money from me.
New Devs: Thanks............ Whoopsie! We got acquired by-

And it goes on and on, and no one ever learns.