I would agree no one is trying to do things in secret.
On that note. Spiritsurge did respond to the post and never heard back. Knowing his was going to reach out and speak. I decided to not reach out as he would represent my view point if he was on.
All I can say is the goal of town-hall to be open to everyone is a great goal. I support it but my experience over a few different interactions has not been one of openness.
Not wanting to talk ill of the project, I will stop there. As I feel your vision is a good one, but the execution is projecting something else.