[tkel]

Source on this claim? All their torrents are released publicly. Why would "companies with deep pockets" need to pay them?

[bibabaloo]

Because they have an interest in the ongoing work of archiving of new things I guess

[fmajid]

For fast access

[bombcar]

Paying someone, even a pittance, gives you deniability and a chain of ownership.

Using a torrent of the exact same thing does not.