It's a done deal and Bastien asks for feedback, which you and VV gave in detail. So maybe management does change things for the better, why so pessimistic?
You must be new around these parts. Welcome to SHS!
Anyway, this was an announcement of a change (i.e. done deal); there was no request for feedback and there usually is none requested as opposed to a proposal. As stated earlier, this is likely better because it skips the step of a long discussion only to have the proposal implemented regardless. Of course you and Management own it now. Perhaps my concerns won't come to fruition, but I'm doubtful. It was difficult to find the single name artists before.
Anyway, whatever you type and doesn't show in the now suggested list, is always traceable through "more results" (which shows alphabetically) and/or "detailed search" options. So nothing is lost.
Actually no, how would a (e.g.) "Nick" be found any easier with a detailed search. I only have a name/alias and a cover not on site? As for a song title: Showing 1-20 out of 37632