Here is an interview I found about the recent delay M33 made.
RobX: Team M33, is it true that you are mad at the other custom firmware developers (such as Team AOP and Team Wildcard)?
M33: It's not that were mad at them, we simply don't want them stealing our work.
RobX: Have you finished 3.70 or 3.71 M33?
M33: No we have not. Were actually experiencing some difficulties due to the new security patches added. However, we are almost done with it.
RobX: Why have you decided to take a break?
M33: Well, the true reason is because on August 30th me and a couple of the other members made a deal, the deal was if we didn't reach 200.00USD in donations by September 20th we would take a short break. We only reached 198.32. We will continue 3.71 M33 (no there will not be a 3.70 M33) when we get exactly 200.00USD or more.
RobX: So this delay had nothing to do with the leakage of 3.40 OE source code?
M33: No, although we are upset about this and it is causing issues in the development (As stated).
RobX: Why had you not just said that you were taking a break and would continue the custom firmware when you reached 200? People would be alot less upset if you would have said this.
M33: Because first of all, we didn't want to sound greedy and second of all, we really don't care how people feel. We develop the firmware as a hobby and truthfully, most of us don't give a crap about fans.
RobX: Thanks your time M33, we hope to see you reach your goal of 200 and continue your excellent firmware.