Alright, let me clarify:
I asked Vincent about this before, and he mentioned that the "ATTN," topics are strictly what they sound like, topics asking for the attention of a specific member or the board in general. This does not include topics asking a question or making a suggestion, as it's a little difficult to ask a question without addressing the attention of someone who has an answer.
ATTN topics fall under topics that are made to either flame a specific member or group, or call for their attention for no significant reason.
Secondly, if a topic only matters when an administrator or a moderator makes it, then that is a serious problem. No one pays attention to suggestions or ideas unless a staff member tells them to?