The problem is that everyone is doing it. It's not breaking any rules, but he would be better off making Map Console compatible and sending it to Giants. He would probably make more money doing that. You can't milk a cow without feeding it. Someone new finds this, and what is expected to become a Patreon? It does look like it's selling mod.
What are you saying, do no work and charge people? That is called SCAM. You need a set of skills to make a map for the console. Anyway
At the end of the day, there is an option to donate before downloading, and you also get paid by Giants, depending on star rating and downloads. This is a long-term investment.
JUST FOR A RECORD, IM NOT TALKING SPECIFICALLY ABOUT THIS MAP, BUT IN GENERAL, CULTURE
As minimum you can test runner. Currently test run states you have 532 MB of unused files incorrect texture size texture just for you to name it so if you’re asking for money and support at least do things right . That’s all I’m saying I’m not saying is wrong to ask for support I’m saying is wrong ask for support and don’t do job correctly that will do just wrong.
I am very honest and upfront with the community. I will not and do not make console maps. It's not that I can't. In fact, you are right, it would be easy, and I would "make more money". However, in my opinion the map would have to be simplified, and all realism stripped. The rules to make mods console friendly in my opinion strip them of all realism. That and the fact that I am not in this merely for "more money" keep me from doing console maps. Every one of my maps has and always will be released to the public for free. I have never not released a map for free. It only requires patience.
Now to talk about this "culture" you reference. The culture is that everyone wants things for FREE and NOW! Very few people are willing to wait for something that's finished. They want it rushed and complain that its taking too long. But then complain when things are not perfect. This system allows those that want to help make the map better a way to get access sooner. They truly are helping find errors, mistakes and problems. They do this all within a period of weeks, something that would take me by myself 6 months to a year to complete. So, in my opinion everyone wins.