[expert] Question on process / how things get into Mandrake

[Brian T. Schellenberger]

Question on process . . .

How do we know whether some feature / issue that's discussed here
actually makes it into the next release of Mandrake?

For example, civilme figured out the problem with font server crashes. 
Is he one of the "blessed ones" who can make something officially
happen for the next release of Mandrake?  

Is there some list I can check for that lists all the fixes addressed
since 7.0 that I can check to verify issues of concern to me?

Forgive me if I'm being dense . . .