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Correct. They are getting bailed out, the terminology from using buckets to keep a boat afloat, hence the usage in this context. They are attempting to keep the industry afloat. Farmers bale things.

The same assholes that get those cards/coins etc. to hand to cops to explain that they can’t be pulled over.

It gives them a free marketing stunt. This article likely would not exist if they had just gone to Patreon.