Not answering your question could be for many reasons. Assuming that it is for negative reasons isn’t very encouraging. We don’t need to pester folks publicly for answers.
It is not my project, but one reason I could see for not doing something like you are suggesting is that it adds extra complexity to the project that they aren’t willing to add. Physical connectors wear and are prone to wear and tear. These are just a couple of possible reasons.
However, lets not assume ill will here, and give everyone the benefit of the doubt.