Cool Quote by Alan Schaaf
“If a whole bunch of users want a specific feature, and we think that feature is pretty cool, too, that that's just what we'll do.”
About This Quote
Source Company Blog: Basecamp Feature Requests, 2015
User demand drives product decisions; popular requests become priorities.
In simple terms: People want features they ask for.
Key Takeaway
Listen to users, build what they need.
Themes
product development
user feedback
prioritization
Mood
enthusiastic
pragmatic
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- startup meetings
- roadmap planning
- feature voting
- community forums
Key Concepts
Agile
customer centricity
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance user wishes with vision?
- When to say no to a popular request?
A Different Perspective
Not all user requests align with strategic goals.
