bug#24842: [External] : Re: bug#24842: 24.5; `help-make-xrefs': False link-type determinations

[Drew Adams]

> > The priority shouldn't be to close bugs.  It
> > should be to report bugs, so they can perhaps
> > be fixed by someone who has the interest and
> > energy.
> 
> It makes no sense to keep bugs open for years without anyone picking
> up the gauntlet.  After so many years it is quite reasonable to assume
> that no one is interested enough to work on this.

And the reason is?  No reason given.

Just what is the cost of leaving confirmed bugs
open?  Just what is the benefit of closing them
(apart perhaps from showing fewer in a report)?

You might have some good reasons.  So far, none
have been presented.

"It makes no sense" and "it is quite reasonable",
themselves make little sense with nothing
presented to back them up.