TonusOH I don't think it's effective to try to buy Patreon supporters. Unlike Twitter or YouTube, where you are buying a few clicks (which can be automated, if needed), a Patron is sending you money.
Absolutely. There's no way that's economically possible to the point where it's worth your while.
The only thing I have wondered is if he asked some of his higher tier patrons to spread their patronage out over several accounts? So four $5 accounts instead of one $20 account, for example.