I doubt the relative download numbers prove much. I always download both the install and the source packages. I use the former to install DNN and the source package for reference for my own development efforts.  For me though, and many others, I imagine the source code package *is* an edge case - looking at the platform source code is of course invaluable on the very odd occasion I need to but it's very, very rare that I ever *need* to compile it. 

If they were ever difficult to find before, they don't seem to be now :)

How to find the forums:

Method 1: 

1. Type "dnn community forums" in Google. 
2. Click on first result.

Method 2:

1. Enter "www.dnnsoftware.com" in your browser's address bar.
2. From the menu, select "Community/Community Forums".

This thread has provided a lot of good feedback, spawned new ideas and several new projects have started as a result of it.   To lock it or delete it will definitely light a fire.  At the same time, I do think we need to stop rambling and start getting things done. 

I'll start new threads and take part in any that spawn from this.  I'll also commit to any DNN Open Source related sites that start up from this.  The more the better.  Hopefully we can come up with some new ideas for improvements that will allow DNN to take on the next chapter with fierce passion from the community.