Improving the netcode is something the devs are doing, and they're not doing it for money. Giving them 100$ to fix a netcode won't happen.
There's nothing to advertise, the game isn't appealing to younger people.
Not sure about how things are with Mr. but I doubt he cares much about money either, I doubt there's anyone else wanting to make one for 'pocket change'.
well, the default graphics are horrible, just put together stuff from some good looking mods and make that default... or just get somebody to put something together themselves.
edit: wooo! soon 666 posts :3