Spoken like the 15 year vet that you are, not a newb. And although you use the royal "we," it would seem that Lucas likes reminding members of the (for the most part) independence of this forum from corporate Fender. That's why I threw it in even though it was wordierWell - when it comes to getting some actual "Fender" eyes on your issue, bug or whatever - it says exactly what it needs to say - without saying anything extraneous.
And there is no other "consumer" conduit into Fender Support/DEV - outside of this. (Unless of course you are on PM terms with Lukas or Ari) or the mods on the board here are kind enough to enter a ticket for you.
Just not sure we really need to toot the ole "independence" horn with every post reply.
VP