In the reply to Patreon

Yes…

In communications to the people who banned them, who they rely on for donations to flow thru they act like they take it seriously…

In the blog begging for donations there’s no mention of moderation and a few parts where they make it clear moderation is a joke to them

That’s one of many signs from your link that they know what’s happening, they know that’s why they’re getting a decent chunk of donations.