you are correct shawn,
but long time ago, i run novak (that old one now) ,
it just work, the Brushless esc had reverse, but never reverse, unless the
rotor is fully stopped.

this is they (Novak) said they have rotor detection not just for locked rotor detection.

i think i just found bug as i am not using Forward/Reverse ( Rock Crawler Mode)

i am using Touring Mode (Forward/Brake/Reverse),

so, true the Hobbywing brake/Reverse Logic's is dangerous.

i was just telling the fact, to help Hobbywing Improved.

And For Gusi, i am with you about any Truth.
May Force be with Hobbywing.
Good Luck.