What are mailing lists and forums missing for you? What killer features do you think that the Slackware team need to implement beyond what they currently have? I ask in all sincerity because you haven't mentioned it in your post.

The community. As a user and potential contributor, I need that.

Also I am sounding like a downer... I'm sorry about that. My strong opinions can often be too much, and I get that because they might sound negative. I am saying the things as a long time Slack user that gave up.

But what is 'the community' to you? To many Slackware users it's precisely the mailing list, the LinuxQuestions forum, the subreddit (/r/slackware), things like slackbuilds.org and docs.slackware.com.

So what is missing from what Slackware currently offers that would make have 'the community' to you?

Based on what I have seen elsewhere (other distros and other major software projects), I am saying it would benefit greatly from a better approach.

Okay, you're talking in circles.

What would you like them to do differently in their approach? What could they do differently that would engage you better?

Yeah I am going to end the philology here. My advice and concerns above is more than enough.

Using Slackware and expecting modern frills is a bit like buying an old hot rod or turbo import from the old Soviet Union and then complaining it doesn't have a factory warranty or a customer support line. You don't buy it because it's going to be easy to drive and maintain.

There is an owner's manual and a community of other enthusiasts. If you want more convenience, your best bet is to try a different make and model.

So do it.

No way. The NIH is strong.

So I go down the thread from above, asking you what you would do, and your response is "nothing, don't bother trying to bring me into the fold, I'm just going to complain"?

I'd appreciate it if next time just you would just say "I'm just complaining" so I know not to waste my time.