Though I cannot bring anything concrete in the discussion, I would like to testify that Mendicant has indeed been responsive to my messages, and I must say I have enjoyed our interaction. Regarding the distribution of gold I can also say I've frequently sent gold around to people without having received a request. If you're a supplier of money and used to sharing, you develop some knowlegde regarding the means of your realm-mates. Today I probably send gold around more often
without than I do
with a message.
Just my 2 cents, feel free to delete if deemed irrelevant