That's an interesting question (And a very intriguing one, by the way), because even if they don't want to be seen that way, the behavior of many of them suggests it (albeit subtly).

I think they are usually very detached from the "common people", fueling the idea that suggests the creation of a food chain within the ecosystem (which we all know exists, but it didn't need to be this way in terms of action).

A small group manages the whole thing, but it should be more integrated with the project's foundation in a more dynamic way. Although each of them has their own motivations and objectives, I think closer contact with other users would minimize this "conspiracy" atmosphere.

Who knows, right? Haha!