Originally posted by SanityBasket:

Perhaps restricting feedback on proposed changes to the game to those deemed "good community members" by discord mods is a super bad idea?

That is practically preselecting for validation.

Simply making an opt in test branch will get the devs much more diverse feedback, that will better represent how changes will be received.

You can make constructive criticism on the games discord just fine and be considered a good community member. You cannot be a toxic screaming twit raging with comments like "lulz, lazy devs took money and run! Dumb fanboys! Trash!" and such. Remain civil and constructive and critism is welcome. Being rude and such isn't allowed even by those who are supportive of the devs.