Buying the xbox version IS Supporting the Development... If I never played the Cracked Version I Wouldn't have Bought it, Or Got many of my friends into Minecraft, Some of which purchased premium, again supporting development... I don't care that much about the votes, I have to Share my Votes with my GF anyways so She is getting all the votes each month.
But you're right maybe I will save the Donation money I have Here Waiting (deciding if this server is really worth it) and purchase premium. and find another server... I thought this place was cool, and I like alot of people on this server but if this is how the Owner Treats their so called "Senior Members" when they Simply asked a Question than its not a Place I want to invest any more time in.. or money..