I agree with the idea of openness. But, if that much money started coming in for something I made, I'd feel awkward reporting on the numbers.
Broadly, it's a tool that enables others to build their own sites but also their own businesses (and I think entrepreneurs like supporting each other as it helps prove that the rewards do indeed exist). It lets users share, in a sense, in the success to be associated with a product they've used while also being inspired.
Of course, there can be a thin line between sharing and bragging/offending his user base, but I think he treads it quite well.