I've never understood the whole "sniping" thing, I guess it's important for clout or whatever between scan groups? As a reader I don't see any issue with multiple versions being out there to choose from. If I could offer a suggestion to this group, maybe if they wanted to regain "control" of the series again they should start translating the newest chapter, and then fill in the gap later if they have some spare time. That way readers who want to support you don't have to try to ignore a whole months worth of the story progress at all times.