We are talking about it as some of us do agree that the current system regarding handing out evidence, despite it being policy for a very long time, seems like a bit of a farce.
It's not often caused any issues to my knowledge, but I presume it's in-part due to limiting how many people staff have to PM about it since that could get out of control, and more importantly making sure that it's not mishandled as some forms of evidence may expose the reporter which could fan the flames.
We've no doubt though, that evidence is shared about anyway and there's not a lot we can do about that but I'm sure there's other ways to set limitations via faction so anyone in a 1-3ic position could be trusted, or maybe OFs set their own permissions in regards to who's allowed to ask. That involves telling us however so we know in advance, which may not be practical.
That's my personal take, not a staff statement on it.