What ads? Didn't seen any ads when visiting the page. Are you browsing the web without uBlock Origin by any chance?
It's less about the content creators and more about supporting a system / business model that isn't really sustainable and reliant on business practices that distract and in many cases actively harm consumers. Most content creators have Patreon profiles or some similar service for taking donations in a structured and community-driven way, why don't you use an adblocker and donate there?
I use 1Blocker. It’s made of several extensions, only one or two non-essential ones that are not pure content blockers (and so can read the site), and which I have turned off, with still very good results.
Clearly some portion of the HN audience might be unaware, as they are in this thread complaining about ads.