A feature request I always had for VLC was simply, allow me to click the video to pause it. (And also, allow me to drag the video to move it)

I figured they didn't want to do it because of their large user-base, don't change what's not broken. Maybe perhaps with v4 these small QOL things could be implemented.

But on topic, how far is VLC 4 from release? The article speaks truth, but if its still far from release then it could just be their first steps and no way near ready.