Also, the engineering teams need to do a better job of integrating community PRs that address implementor demands. For example, Consul K/V support has been asked for since 2014 [1], yet nobody seems to be in a hurry to integrate the (generously-provided) functionality [2].
Finally, I'd like to see deadlines and decision-makers appointed for making decisions such as the one you discuss, so we can avoid endless debates and make forward progress quickly.
