I'm willing to give a little leeway with donations. I'd rather have Wikimedia run a surplus or embezzle the money than see Wikipedia having to count every penny. I pay $17 for Netflix and I also donate $17 for Wikipedia every month. My Wikipedia "subscription" is hands down the one I'd keep if money was tight.
I don't think anyone is opposed to your informed decision, the problem is that the fundraising banners don't give the information you and I are acting on. They are lies.