I am not sure why anyone would participate in an unincentivized alpha network
All have their own agenda. Some want to help with testing and spread the word about it, others want to get paid... I'm testing it because I would like this project to be out soon and with us testing it, they can clear any bugs or problems that occur in a testing period. So the sooner beta is out the sooner we get rewards, plus I don't lose anything as I have it on my mining rig.