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Doc:Add note that stdin input doesn't allow config reloading

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@ -54,3 +54,13 @@ a change in the config file triggers a reload (or the pipeline is restarted).
In general, Logstash is not watching or monitoring any configuration files used or referenced by inputs,
filters or outputs.
[[plugins-block-reload]]
==== Plugins that prevent automatic reloading
Input and output plugins usually interact with OS resources. In some
circumstances those resources can't be released without a restart. For this
reason some plugins can't be simply updated and this prevents pipeline reload.
The <<plugins-inputs-stdin, stdin input>> plugin, for example, prevents
reloading for these reasons.