@reidtandy
I think #2 is a great idea if the writer were to launch a coin - a great way to give back to the folks that have supported them along the way (if they want to!).
A lot of the other activity could be valuable too, but still think we'd love to see more durable, non-speculative motivators be the driving force behind any commerce: patronage, self-expression, community, and utility, among other less-zero-sum, sustainable motivations.