[mdlug] Open source projects - when to say no!

[Raymond McLaughlin]

Clinton Weiss wrote:
> I'm involved in a couple of different open source projects** and in each 
> there are particular demands from people.  These demands, while 
> reasonable, just aren't feasible for the developers.
> 
> What's the best way to get people to stop demanding support for features 
> X, Y, and Z in a polite and professional manner?  I understand this can 
> be a very generic question, but I'm curious what some of you might have 
> to say on the subject.
> 
> Clinton

I would suggest a diplomatically oblique answer like, "Not in this
version." Or "Maybe in a future version, but I don't see it working into
the current one."

Good luck.