Thanks for sharing this perspective, Justin, and for the very kind words about the Outreach Program. Like you, I have a long list in mind of designers, developers, themers, marketers, polyglot members, and more who routinely show up to listen, care, and do what they can to evolve the project. As I love to say, teamwork makes the dream work and this work truly takes a team.

I too can understand where the sentiment comes from and it's part of what drives me to engage, including when it's a matter of giving someone an answer they may not like to hear (aka "won't fix") and sharing more about the why behind it. Sometimes the greatest kindness to give someone is making it clear what to expect around what will or won't happen. Fatigue and burnout are very real right now on both sides though so practicing kindness goes a long way across the board.

Thanks to all of you who do make the time and use your energy to engage. I fear disengagement more than anything else so know that even the toughest feedback to hear is both extremely welcomed and necessary for the WordPress project. In case anyone wants to chat, I'm @annezazu in WordPress.org slack. All I ask is patience in replying as I try my best not to be in an "always on" state.

In case anyone wants to channel feedback they might have and help shape future features, I welcome all to join the outreach program: https://make.wordpress.org/test/handbook/full-site-editing-outreach-experiment/