Hey @kbn, thanks for the kind words! I
With regards to your question. I did find it encouraging how the tag helped resurface some topics that were initially untouched, hence I think it a good idea and it has helped users get a response.
With regards to how to implement it for the future, would it be possible to add it next to the main categories here?:
these are the ones I'm using predominantly, and I don't think I'd make a habit of searching for awaiting replies tag. However, if it is in a more visible way I would be taking a look to them more often.