Realistically, the only way that everyone will get the software they really want, anytime soon, is if the guys can earn enough money from licensing to enable them to work full-time (or near enough!).
I think people should realise that it's do or die time, because if this doesn't come off for Ashley et al, then Construct will not live for very long.
I think there should be a little more support for whatever they decide.
My 2 cents.
Zen