My opinion is that Maemo is run by a coalition of people I disagree with, and voting wouldn't make a difference. Also, it would amount to an endorsement of the current system, which I don't endorse.

In a political system like the US, you can be in the minority and work to build support for your group, taking years if necessary. In a small system like this, you really don't have a chance.

I was in SDS (Students for a Democratic Society) a while back. It was run by a Maoist wing of Communists when I belonged. Opposing them was hopeless; they showed up for every meeting and outorganized everyone. Whenever there was a controversy, they decided what the rules were, and the rules were always in their favor.

This is not as extreme, or as important, but it seems similar to me.