All you've done there and just reinforce the point I'm making, If they've managed to post in the manual verification thread, then they've got a licence, yet they are still pirating.
Not true.
I would also invite your attention to the browser title shown on your browser.
"License Display and Association | XenForo Community"
Let's take a look at the word Community, shall we?
From Merriam-Webster:
Definition of COMMUNITY
1
: a unified body of individuals: as
a : state,
commonwealth
b : the people with
common interests living in a particular area;
broadly : the area itself <the problems of a large
community>
c : an interacting population of various kinds of individuals (as species) in a common location
d : a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society <a
community of retired persons>
e : a group linked by a common policy
f : a body of persons or nations having a common history or common social, economic, and political interests <the international
community>
g : a body of persons of common and especially professional interests scattered through a larger society <the academic
community>
2
: society at large
3
a : joint ownership or participation <
community of goods>
b : common character
: likeness <
community of interests>
c : social activity
: fellowship
d : a social state or condition
Therefore, anyone who holds a valid license should also be able to suggest improvements for the betterment of the community (e.g., those who also hold a license).