Jim, I've not been privy to your private discussions with Nigel, but from what you say might I suggest that an update of the FAQs is a mighty project. I don't feel knowledgeable enough to work on such a task alone, but would be willing to work with others if we had direction and access to the information that would go into a new FAQ. Maybe this will jump-start something or maybe not.
Suggestion #2 - start new threads for each of your suggestions. Be specific and see what the particular interest is. I, for one, have had a hard time sifting through your complaints. Heaven knows we all have complaints and with the forum having an international audience, we sometimes miscommunicate unwittingly.