I would do the exact same thing.
A lot of money and quiting RS/youtube or keep on entertaining these people who will always complain about the smallest thing but besides that it is taking a heavy toll on your real life and health. He knew good enough he could push it this far before any of the real consequences came around. Pushed it as far as just taking "donations" from his "fans" for future content, you really have to be naive to believe such things. Leech his fans for as much money/GP as possible (and he got away with it lmao)
And after all, nobody streamers/youtubes purely for entertaining these days, all about the money. Rarely find a video about OSRS without adds or advertising in it.
Exception goes to Slayermusiq1. doesn't take any form of donations and doesn't have adds on his youtube channel/videos. Reminds me of the good old RSMV's. Good times.
The OSRS community is absolutely amazing from time to time.