Hi Gerard,
Your email appears to argue that the WMF should introduce any features they find expedient and then deal with (or ignore) complaints from the community afterwards. This seems to miss the opportunity for user testing, feedback or even asking the users what they want as part of requirements gathering and analysis. Does your email represent the position of the WMF or the outreach team?
Personally, I find arguments that we should do away with community consensus because it is too hard disturbing and run counter to our agreed mission.
Thanks, Fae