I think, for this time, i know that dev has suspended the patron's payment for a few months.When someone suscribes to you, they pay you for something you are oferring. Its a contract.
If you offer "weekly updates" or release dates and you dont deliver, you are breaking your own clauses. This opens you the possibility to reclaim your money on court, but I doubt someone will go that far.
So, no you dont have the right to be a milker if you promise weekly updates and release dates.
But in any case, i'm totally agree with you.
The abandoned tag is coming guys!