I've been inactive due to works in rl. I'll try to explain few things while i have little free time now.
1. The donation is currently not being used for server hosting, they are being kept for the future if things dont work or when needed for EC. The server is currently hosted with the help of Thijn's host. But if you have any question about donation, you may contact Aaron since he is in charge of donation.
2. No, i dont use the donation for personal life. Honestly, it has nothing to do with me, it's strictly for server but i really appreciate it as it is might be very important for EC in the future. The benefits of donator serve as appreciation for the help.
3. There is no need to boycott or threat, just post it in suggestion board and let players vote. If majority of players agree then we will try to implement it if possible or balance it to satisfy all sides. I believe there are more players than donator here, but make sure you take part and post your vote so we know the accurate view of players. A lot of the features in this server are products of players suggestion. The addition of RPG limit and later, removal of RPG limit were also both suggested by players and approved based on the players vote.
Personal note from me:
Threat wont work on me. This server is actually a burden for me since i barely have free time for my self after works and studies, which is also the reason you dont see me playing this game. It has been over 8 years since i first opened EC just to play with my friends(almost all of them already left VCMP). I never expected this server to be a public server with players and for it to last that long. We overcame multiple problems with the support from staff and players so i feel bad to leave and i feel like it is my responsibility to keep helping as long as i can until EC is closed; that is the only reason that hold me here. It has no benefits for me since i literally get nothing in return. So once again, i will make it clear that threats and insults wont work on me but i really appreciate if you follow the correct way to have dicussion and i will try my best to make it works if possible.