Charter?

[Kerbart]

Of course there's the list of things not to ask for, as well as "what's in development."

But maybe it's an idea for Squad to issue a "Kerbal Space Program Charter" or mission statement that outlines what the goal/considerations are? It's not the same as a roadmap, but more high level, that states what the considerations are for development. Gameplay over realism, or realism over gameplay. Should the game come "batteries included" or does Squad aim to deliver "the bare minimum to complete the tech tree and fullfill all contracts without the use of any mods," etc. There's a lot of discussion on what is missing in KSP, in other words what it should contain. The question is always, "should, according to who?" A charter would answer that question.

Part of the endless discussion that flare up from time to time can then be resolved quickly by pointing to the charter. That's not in line with the charter, so if it doesn't show up as a mod don't expect it to be part of the game. Or something along those lines.