The request is for payment when the videos are approved, so not upfront and only for a small amount. So there is no malicious intend in this request.
But on the other hand, @dog also started making some nice video’s for free, so the need for those videos has become less right now:
I just wanted to point out that we should not assume bad intentions for other community members so easily, we are all here to help move Grin forward.
Thanks for contributing on the forum though @insider, it is appreciated!