This is a great example for anyone interested in helping Wordpress evolve. Not everyone can be or partner with a great developer, but sometimes just pointing out the issue can attract the right focus.

My workload has kept me from major involvement for years, but occasionally there's a few moments to spare on little bugs and low hanging ugly fruit. It could a simple test or comment, but sometimes even a one-line patch can make someone's day.

It's easy if you're willing to read a little on how the Wordpress developers work, how they communicate, and what their current goals are. Once you understand and IF you are respectful of those things, sometimes your biggest Wordpress aggravation will disappear with a poof! of a changeset.

Of course you can see it happen in the Trac trouble ticket system every day, but it was nice to read. :)