So awesome to hear!
You and me aren’t the only ones, I can tell you that.
The topic of bringing back the old ranged SV DoT-spec we had up until Legion, is one of the most popular topics in terms of class development overall. Counting in other class topics as well.
The most popular topic on the US Hunter forum as of now in regards to this subject, is this: We need range Survival Hunters back
We have equivalents on the EU Hunter forum as well as on other platforms/forums.
Not to mention if you check other types of Class Discussion topics, you’ll more often find replies/comments that bring this up as well.
I should say this though.
What often happens when this topic is in any way brought up, is that the discussion almost always turns into current Survival players arguing with past Survival players on the topic of Ranged vs. Melee.
And vice versa ofc. It’s an endless loop.
It will remain an endless loop until we stop treating this as a case of “either-or”.
Hint WoW devs! 
If you look at my design for the intended ranged SV spec, and compare it to what the Hunter class currently has on live(the existing specs). It would have a very different playstyle from that of the other specs.
It has a unique playstyle when compared to any other spec in the game.
And, it fills a void in terms of what the class would be capable of doing(spread cleave + multi-dotting). Which is something we’re currently quite bad at.
Like I said in the OP, topics of 4th spec suggestions. People are often very hesitant towards such suggestions. For a reason ofc.
Looking at history, a 4th spec has only been implemented once before.
But, if a suggested spec/playstyle, is unique. If it has an identity of it’s own. And if it also provides a way for the class to deal with something that it currently isn’t.
And most importantly, if it fits the actual fantasy of the class as a whole.
A fantasy that so many find to be fun and engaging.
Why not?
Why shouldn’t we get a 4th spec option?
Because it would take a lot of work and time to implement?
Idd it would. All new specs and classes takes time to get right.