@Cobblepot Thanks for putting all this together. I come from “Checkvist” where keyboard centric use is a core concept.
For you second point…
I even created a bug report …
and also for a similar problem here …
I fully agree that - for heavy use - a keyboard centric approach is essential. While typing, editing and searching your fingers are away from the mouse. Switching between mouse and keyboard again and again is slow and can be avoided.