And, of course, the very next day, the Xara team slaps the 23.8 release in my face that has 'Fixed' written on nearly every line and no mention of the Elements content.

I can visualise the Xara team watching the forum:
'wait, wait, wait for it. He's typing'...
"I am highly reluctant..."
'Now! Go, go, go. Release 23.8!'

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