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That is really cool, I didn't know that!
Unfortunately, my instance uses Ko-Fi which I don't think has a system like that - they only offer one time and monthly.
It might still be better to have couple of people subscribing for $2/mo than getting one submit larger donations less often. Another option is to do funding drives with transparent numbers but that is more work. As a user I prefer to pay an inconsequential amount of money monthly that fades in the background of bills. That way I know "I did my part" and I can stop thinking about it. If I can afford more than an inconsequential amount, I'd just contribute more.
Also providing more payment options even if they're not as privacy-friendly could be a good thing. Especially if you outline that. E.g.
Privacy-friendly:
Traditional:
As a user, I might opt to go with a traditional option because it's much easier to do. Chances are I have PayPal or Google Pay, etc.
Subscription options should be as frictionless as possible. Lemmy developers did good with adding Patreon since many people who understand the small subscription model use it.