I recently asked this feature-request question here on Meta, and am wondering when it will be addressed and marked as either status-completed or status-declined. Is there a defined time-frame for feature-request, or does it just depend on availability?
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In 6-8 weeks, we're told.– RosinanteCommented May 19, 2012 at 20:31
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Probably tomorrow, or in a few years. Maybe never. Who knows?– a catCommented May 19, 2012 at 20:35
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@Rosinante, ok, thanks, but its not documented anywhere? I couldnt find it.– BradyCommented May 19, 2012 at 20:35
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2Seems like there should be another status then, maybe something like status-in-progress. Is that worth another feature-request that may never get addressed :)– BradyCommented May 19, 2012 at 20:38
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the only think for sure is that dumb proposals will be declined right away within few minutes/hours of posted, for the rest see the ans of Pekka– ajax333221Commented May 19, 2012 at 20:40
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1@Brady There's [status-planned], though it doesn't get a lot of use.– Adam Lear StaffModCommented May 19, 2012 at 20:42
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If you're really lucky, it only takes 4 hours.– DennisCommented May 19, 2012 at 21:55
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6 - 8 weeks, if you're lucky :)– Kev ModCommented May 19, 2012 at 22:56
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There are currently 10,135 questions tagged with feature-request.
Of those, 7,882 of them have not been marked completed, declined, or otherwise.
Just to give you some perspective, there are lots of feature requests. They tend to gravitate towards the ones that are very popular (or very unpopular) and actually make sense to them when it comes to investing their time.
Another thing to keep in mind (don't know if this actually relates to you): don't mark accepted answers on your meta posts if it hasn't actually been resolved yet. The answer may be good and represent a valid way of achieving something, but if you still expect the feature to actually get implemented, you shouldn't mark the question itself as "answered." That makes it look like you've accepted an alternative and the feature you requested is not necessary.
answered May 19, 2012 at 20:41
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Thanks for that, I imagine they get alot of feature-requests. I was wondering about having accepted a feature-request answer and how it would affect the status of it. What you mention makes sense. I think there are several points here worth documenting in the FAQ, how should I go about proposing them?– BradyCommented May 19, 2012 at 20:50