In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, open-source projects often find themselves grappling with sustainability issues. While sponsorship models have emerged as a viable solution, they sometimes raise ethical and security concerns. One such example is the SponsorLink feature in Moq, a popular mocking framework for .NET. A Reddit post recently brought attention to this feature, sparking a debate on its ethical implications. This blog post aims to dissect the issue and provide a balanced perspective.