Likely a once bitten twice shy scenario. We know this isn’t happening, so why bother? They have our questions/concerns on the forum already.
Allegedly, each new thread is seen by dev/management since it “helps” get issues in the team’s view.
I’ve made threads at FS staff’s request and still only get responses to immediate gameplay problem issues, like most people.
I’ve had a thread about your number 1 question for months with no response, just CM likes:
So, your effort is valiant, but we just kinda expect barktide to roll on, I imagine.