Kevin and Kell
For those who don't read web comics, one of the donations I gave actually resulted in my name showing in the comic! I'm excited for two reasons. The first is that I really like it when authors and artists are happy about getting good-sized donations. On the other, I also occasionally like being told "thank you" in a public way.
It also points out that I feel strongly for donating to websites. People who create web comics put them usually without the expectation of money. They do it because they love to do it and they like people to know. Some of them create comics every single week or even every day, and it is a thankless task in many ways. I noticed that it quickly becomes a chore if they aren't careful.
It is a gift society. They put their stuff out for free, then ask people to donate. Many don't, mainly because they are getting it for free, so why bother? I believe that I have to make the point to give to those sites, because I can. It has to do with them having the courage to put something out there and my duty, as someone who enjoys it, to give them thanks in the ways they need it.