Agree on this, because in this world is better to don't trust anyone. First atleast do the fork, then you can ask for donations for CB listing..
Btw i have a feeling that probably they will never raise money for the listing, i'm almost sure of it.
Forking should be implemented, but as you suggested the community who will take over the project and make a fork should have plans, detailed ones for developmental process after the fork.
There won't have any forks of ULTIMA, so you guys please go away, don't try to spread your fud anymore.