If you still want to know the answer to something to a valid question (eg not a bug) and can maintain the question (keep up with comments/edits), there's no reason to close the question. In my opinion this isn't a bug report, it's asking for a way to disable xrandr from doing something, and you're perfectly active with it so it's fine. In terms of going forward: - A rewrite would be advisable. Make it less about the bug and more about what you're trying to achieve. - Involve the people that suggested it in the first place. Ask them to post an answer if they know how (even if it's "can't be done") - Bounties are a good motivator for tough questions.