Many people will disagree, but there's no such thing as a free lunch.
I think there should be a way to comprehensively support developers.
Players who have spent hundreds of hours playing are looking for more polish.
Unless it's a new investment, time is limited, and passion alone won't fill your stomach.
People without friends can't even distribute supporter packs, can they?
Wouldn't it be better to overcome some kind of concrete (financial) hurdle in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of a wonderful community?
Is it really that impossible to reinvest in developers or your favorite games?