I'd hate to see development just die off. I'm sure if the source were public, more people would contribute and give a larger audience the ability to take up the mantle, if that is an option. Mods are still being developed, so there's still an interest in the game, and I bet modders would contribute to make the game more mod-friendly. I would've liked to contribute, but I don't have an interest in taking over for anyone, if that's what was implied.