I personally think this title thing is awsome. SOME of us wether active latly or not have spent ALOT of time and money both on this game. I personally know i spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars on the game, as well as several years. Inactivity over the last year, which lets face it, is most people ESPECIALLY the ones who have played a long time. THE PEOPLE of MD used to keep us coming back and playing, now it seems more people, who are active, want to spend time bickering and whining about other people to make it worthy of time played.
If i was granted a title as such, I know I would have no problem paying for the shipping, cost, etc as long as its not like 50 bucks:D So what about the idea as well for having those who deserve/awarded the title paying for at least points 3 and 4. I wouldn't want Chewy, or whatever person is in charge of the titling to pay for a portion or any of the fees for my title. I think ALOT of people who will be recieving titles to start with have had money to put into the game in the past. I know I and several others who were mentioned in titles used to be, or may still be monthly payers. I think we could handle the brunt of the title fees.
As far as point 2 goes, I deffinatly see that being a variable more then a constant. As you said it's per paper order, how many tried it take to make, etc. I think the donations for the funds to buy supplies should be the main topic.