Keep in mind that the more Back lash that the Community gives. The more they have to sift though before the find the actual legitimate arguments. The said something about a particular circle Jerk on Redit who had legit arguments against it.
Veigar? I feel like got a "Times up" attitude where the balance team had to move on. Left, not in a competitive spot, but not completely useless.
And the Seem to be taking a Cautious approach with Elies. They seem to think she's not that far off from competitive play, and theirs a major AP items change in the work.
The Stated Devourer that's on the PBE. I think it will go though with little or any change. Despite preemptive QQ, theirs really no number research. So they would have to put the Item on live Just so they can get some player data. (They also spent the effort to make the Graphics and Art effects, So I doubt they will just wash it.)