There’s no indication is was removed for good reason. Rather, it was removed because someone misunderstood some of the code and thought it inappropriate that the developer thanked those who’d donated money. Thus, it’s removal was a mistake. I am hoping that the person(s) who removed it realize their mistake and fix it. The removal of a very useful plugin that does not do what is accused is a bad thing for all.
This is very frustrating to hear. I used this plugin on a couple blogs, and it simplifies my life. Plus I love it’s customizability. It’s a great plugin. It’s not used for spam! It’s one of my favorite plugins. Please reinstate it!