An indie blogger dismisses the rising trend of “buy me a coffee” requests, arguing that blogging remains a low‑cost hobby. He notes his own domain costs only 4 € per year and compares it to the average monthly spend on hosting, which he estimates at 10 € per month in 2024.

He laments the prevalence of capitalization and ads in mainstream blogs, calling them a nuisance. The blogger stresses that creative work should be compensated, but not every post monetized. He points out that while hosting costs exist, the platform remains largely free compared to other internet services today for readers.

The author compares the cost of blogging to everyday expenses, noting that a monthly hosting fee of 10 € equals a day's bus fare. He highlights that even the top‑earning blogs pull in only a few cents, suggesting that turning blogging into a profit is a futile exercise for amateurs today.

He concludes that hobbies inevitably cost money and that chasing passive income through blogging is a “fool’s errand.” Instead, he urges the community to focus on free, connection‑driven content that reflects the indie web’s ethos. The post ends with a call to keep the internet less capital‑driven for readers now.