I don't blame the devs for not posting here often, Bethesda seems very strict on what information can be released, it probably would not be very fun trying to comment here when you're not allowed to actually say anything. It's also indeed possible that something gets misinterpreted or a promised feature gets cut and then they get blamed for lying. Game forums are often not the most calm and rational places.

Probably the most resounding criticism for Skyrim was the quality of it's writing and how most the adventures and quests you had didn't change much of anything, the people of Skyrim pretty much went about their business as if in a vacuum, no matter if the dragons were vanquished, the civil war had been resolved, or the emperor had been assassinated, Common comment was the game was miles wide, but only 6 inches deep. That had to sting at BGS.

For Fallout 4 it sounds from the voice actor interviews drama is being played up, and although not said directly how, both Todd and Pete have stressed that character development and story is an area they are actively expanding on in their most recent interviews. Obviously they are trying to improve, based on feedback. And while we can't be certain of it, the increase in the amount of time between games would suggest they are trying to deliver a game that has fewer engine issues. Let's hope they succeed on all fronts.

If developers actually listened to the community the game would be terrible lol. I can name of a few titles where the devs listened and garbage features are added or mechanics dumbed down etc.

I agree. I'm glad that the devs don't listen to 80% of the criticisms, suggestions and outright demands I read on these forums. I wouldn't buy the game some of the most ferocious critics of Bethesda would make, if they had the talent to make one.

Devs pay more attention to ideas that are executed properly (mods). Everything sounds ok on paper until you go about implementing it where it either works or [censored]s the game up.

Whatever do you mean?

That's Bethesda softworks. The publisher. Hence I said Game studios.

Edit andyw already said it better than me.