It's all possible. Personally I don't give a damn about what BFC thinks of us, same as I'm sure it will be the other way around. As long as they give us great games and we give them our money it's all good. Works for me. But I do appreciate they are there, that's for sure. Without them we would have nothing.
There will always be some bitter taste about what could have been, but will never be. France 1940, North Africa 1941-1943 etc.etc. Beggars can't be chosers, I guess. Personally I accept this because I've got all I ever wanted, but I'm sorry for gifted people like you, who could have made the difference and give us even more if their talents had been appreciated and used. On the other hand the most brilliant mods and scenarios hardly get any attention,as you experienced yourself. Perhaps that's also a reason why BFC doesn't bother to support 'little' mods like France 1940, Finland and Crete.
But don't underestimate your own efforts and the impact that had on a lot of CM gamers. Stick around, no need to sacrifice time, energy or even health on our behalf. Just help us with your knowledge from time to time. Make something if you feel like it or don't. You're too good a guy to be missed on this forum. Same goes for people like WimO@ and MJKerner@. Don't touch the game for a year or so, if you like, but just stay around. Don't be obsessed with it, but just enjoy it. We still have great times ahead, no matter what comes.