As we discussed on chat, our /help/on-topic page might need at least a tiny update. I recommend the following addition right after the currently "blockquoted line":

Especially, make sure your question …

* is asking for a *software product* – not a howto, data, content, etc.
* lists all your requirements explicitly – even when asking for alternatives

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As "mere mortals" cannot edit it, but mods can – I hereby request (read: "am friendly and politely asking" :) a moderator to apply that.

A little background for those who wonder: We should always "list our requirements explicitly" – even if there's no danger of link-rod in this case :)