As for public input, that can and is done via the public channels, i.e. Discord, hive.blog, PeakD and most importantly when talking about the code, Gitlab.

How much input from people who are not witnesses or coders is on these channels of communications isn't dependent on those doing the work. It is the individual responsibility of each and every stakeholder to be active.

There isn't nor shall there be anyone going around whipping people and forcing them to be active in any communications.

I mean, seriously, each of us needs to look in the mirror as far as what we do or don't do in terms of our own efforts to be informed, constructive contributors and proactive in what we do.