Perhaps this page needs a section entitled "What to do if my patch gets ignored". It could go something like this:Byron,
Because Apache has only a small number of volunteer developers, and these developers are often very busy, it is possible that your patch will not receive any immediate feedback. Here are some suggestions on what you can do in this case:
1. Encourage other Apache users to review and test your patch, and then append a note to the bug report with the details. Developers are much more likely to review and commit a patch if they see that it has been widely tested.
2. Post to the developers list with the bug number included as specified above, pointing out your patch and why you feel it is important. Feel free to do this about once a week and continue until you get a response. Just be sure to be polite about it, since the developers are unlikely to respond to rude messages.
Joshua.
Good advice from Joshua. Developers on this list rarely 'intentionally' ignore contributions. Be persistent but not rude.
Bill
