I've been making a point to give back money to creators for games I got in the Racial Justice bundle. Having it PWYW pricing made that simple for this game (whereas for some games it ranges from "internet stalking till I find a tip jar" to "impossible"). It's clear though from your analysis that a lot of players just... don't. That's sad, too, because it is a fantastic game, adorable and fun, and creators deserve to be paid.
Thanks for your kind words and your support! Both are very appreciated.
As I said in the article, I think that now is a difficult time, and for lots of people (myself included), it's been increasingly difficult to justify unnecessary expenses. So many people have lost employment or had hours reduced, the world has been transitioning to a global recession, and a pandemic with the power to affect production and supply chains has made the future feel very difficult to predict. I can't think poorly of anybody who considers supporting, but decides to hold off in this current context.