Doesn't look like a great idea even in Patreon point of view, but it's possible their business model changed overtime. I remember the times where a good deal of their income was coming from a huge amount of small accounts even if a few big accounts were also providing a fair revenue too. Maybe now it's skewed more toward big accounts and the multitude of small ones doesn't matter anymore financially speaking?
I was not thinking of starting an account any time soon and only know Patreon as a patron, not a creator. Is it possible to create an account with no contents except an introduction, and let's say, a $1 tier with no rewards and let it sit like that for months? (I have PLENTY of ideas, but no way they can be implemented before next winter).