The donations are not for the devs. It's for the exchanges. They require us to pay to go up. But I see what you mean.
Sorry to rag on ya. Just don't look good. Do you think something like a weekly hangout can be done? It costs almost nothing but a few people's time. I'll kick in some coins to get subscribers.
I think it's an awesome idea. We should do it. I'm up for it.