Moderators here are all volunteers, generously giving their time to help keep the forum running smoothly. Fundraising isn’t something they’re involved in, nor is it something we expect from them. Their role is to help maintain the forum’s usability and focus.
The first couple of themed threads were fun and engaging, but when similar threads began popping up for every variation (every color, by pattern, etc.) it quickly became too much of a good thing.
As Thunderhead stated, there are many other platforms that are more appropriate for sharing photos, such as the Follow List for Bluesky iNatters: https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/bluesky-inatters/61554