I respect their decision to step back. We have to remember that they're doing this voluntarily and without compensation. They're not employees; they're fans who chose to dedicate their time and effort out of their support for BINI.
Of course, transparency reports are important. Donors have every right to know where their contributions went, and it's completely valid to ask about projects that were proposed but never materialized.
That said, I think there's a difference between asking for transparency and scrutinizing every single expense. Personally, if I were asking for accountability, seeing a clear breakdown of where the funds went would have been enough. Questioning why they spent on this or that, especially down to every detail, may have felt excessive for volunteers who were already giving their time and effort for free.
I also think expecting them to communicate and announce every small expense or every plan before funds are spent is asking a lot, especially considering that they're volunteers and not a formal organization. They already have a lot on their plate, and all of this is being done alongside their own personal responsibilities, work, studies, and day-to-day lives.
People are free to disagree, but I can understand why they ultimately decided to step back.
Update on the Transparency Report
Over the past weeks, we know many of you have been waiting for updates, and we sincerely apologize for the delay in our communication.
We want to assure everyone that we have been continuously working behind the scenes to review records, validate entries, and address the concerns and questions raised by the community. While our silence may have caused frustration, it was never out of disregard. We chose to take the time needed to ensure that any information we release is complete, accurate, and properly verified.
Please take the time to read the attached statement, where we provide clarifications on the concerns that have surfaced and share the steps we are taking moving forward.
We understand that trust is earned through accountability and transparency, and we remain committed to seeing this through properly. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work towards releasing the final transparency report.
As always, we will continue to show up for BINI and for Blooms.