Yeah totally, it is important that as many users as possible understand how these decisions are made. To my understanding, it is the top witnesses who ultimately control the power to enact hard forks. I believe they are the ones who have the discussions, sometimes "behind closed doors" to some extent, that affect us all.
Perhaps some more research is in order, so both of us can figure out a bit better what the hell is going on here?!
Cheers dude, it was good to discuss this with you.