Quick question: why isn't there a notification feature to all DT members each time a flag is created so we don't have to beg for support here and there so they can be alerted about the flag and decide whether to support or not based on the available information.
I think the forum does not want to give DT or any specific group of people any extra advantage. The forum features are distributed by forum rank. DT is a community choice. You have given a privilege only.
Anyway, I think anyone who is actively looking for supporting or opposing flags, they can just follow the list LoyceV hosted in his server. I guess this serves your purpose.