This is "you wouldn't download a car" level argument.
If no one is viewing the site, it probably doesn't cost anything.
Once people start using the site, it starts costing resources to run it.
Currently, there's two ways to pay for those resources, ads or subscriptions.
BAT allows you to easily take tips and continue the service for free that people expect, without ads.
This is "you wouldn't download a car" level argument.