Yeah he probably just wants money, donations, now that is a risk if you give him money he might just shut down the site and take the cash, I wouldn't do it but there are people out there with cash to throw around I'm sure. "A say in how things come about" I'd say no to that. Especially with this kind of website, he needs anonymity, can't take chances, you could be a troll or govt shill. Not saying he is just yeah a lot of people have vested interests in sabotaging this reddit alternative sites.