do the gurus actually look at this forum?

I haven't seen where they respond because a thread is already getting out of hand @drakharis
What I've seen is they come in to clarify about some frustration and it seems to escalate more afterward. Then the thread closes or did. If it causes more problems why would they continue to try?
The forums are a bit better overall though now so maybe there is a chance of actual productive, and constructive interaction in the future.