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FlightGear's development is not centrally coordinated in any way – at best, it is "self-coordinated," i.e., contributors discuss ideas and make proposals to contribute in a certain fashion and then team up to implement certain features and building blocks. | FlightGear's development is not centrally coordinated in any way – at best, it is "self-coordinated," i.e., contributors discuss ideas and make proposals to contribute in a certain fashion and then team up to implement certain features and building blocks. | ||
Obviously, ideas and feature requests made by end-users are also appreciated. But at the end of the day, it's the people who do the actual work that have more say about future development than those who make suggestions. Contributors tend to prioritize items that are prioritized/suggested by other contributors, especially regular contributors and/or those offering to get involved and help in some way. | Obviously, ideas and feature requests made by end-users are also appreciated. But at the end of the day, it's the people who do the actual work that have more say about future development than those who make suggestions. Contributors tend to prioritize items that are prioritized/suggested by other contributors, especially regular contributors with a certai track record/reputation and/or those offering to get involved and help in some way. | ||
Unfortunately, because of the lack of development manpower, many good ideas tend to have a fairly long shelf life; there is a danger that good ideas may be forgotten over time. | Unfortunately, because of the lack of development manpower, many good ideas tend to have a fairly long shelf life; there is a danger that good ideas may be forgotten over time. | ||