Might as well make a market since after a few comments I'm still perplexed. I respect 

 and they have been thoughtful to me. Informed people have expressed the opinion that they are "important" to the Manifold economy and this seems right. But "important" enough so the place collapses without them? Maybe. Why? How? Inquiring minds want to know. Resolves to YES if over 50% at 11:59 pm Pacific January 14, 2024. Resolves to NO if 50% or under at that time. Does not resolve if in the interim 

 does indeed retire to their tent and Manifold does indeed collapse, but in that event track me down IRL and I will buy you a drink at a place of my choosing.