http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=29927637&postcount=147
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2510400&page=4

A parented forum is suggested (similar to tf2 and portal2) - a fair compromise I think.
Don't know how to move on this information to give supporters a more active roll.
But at least you are informed.