100%. Consider that one well-funded narcissist / douchebag drove out tons of talent from public involvement w/ core. Like, the guy is a demonstrable liar, repeatedly, that literally nobody takes seriously, but he's been able to co-opt the legal system and cause non-trivial amounts of damage to the ecosystem.

Now imagine an actually capable group with billions at stake with its thumb on the scale. Jesus, I shudder. Btc development has been a tea party and I think its care-free days are numbered.