Dev/team has been notoriously bad at communication. Nothing has changed, except their intentions. The last two times Dev made an appearance, there was an apparent need. We have that need again & FUD isn't going to help.
We need our little twitter e-billboard to advertise our needs...
I see no reason dev need to re-appear here and post, except he is nice enough to offer the code to the community. It is not an obligation to him at all, so be nice and be appreciative.