I've been in many forums when mame devs have been frustrated about there code not being accepted, who's checking that persons code it seems like there's no consistency & no transparency.
It wouldn't take 5mins to make a list of what donations are used for each month as someone is spending the donation money.
A big change is really needed or the project just simply limps on & more devs just do less & less because they aren't appreciated & any new devs are talked down to like they're not worthy.
This is my opinion of what i see on other forums & what has been happening over the past few years.