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DevOps Engineer
Oct 22, 2025 · R&D Management

Why Asking “Any Updates?” Hurts Open‑Source Projects and What to Do Instead

The article explains why the common “Any updates?” comment on GitHub issues creates unnecessary noise for contributors, offers respectful alternatives such as funding, time contributions, or simply waiting, and advises using the built‑in Subscribe button instead of redundant queries.

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Why Asking “Any Updates?” Hurts Open‑Source Projects and What to Do Instead