this post seems to indicate that the devs are working on a bunch of balance changes, even if they don’t say so – and it mentions that they’re doing other classes, and buffing as well as nerfing – fixing some of thief’s issues could well be part of this
so even if we’re not getting responses, it seems entirely possible that the feedback we’re giving on the forums is being listened to, and acted on.
hey, silver linings.
(also, whatever work it may or may not need (depending on your opinions) Daredevil looks pretty awesome)