I'm more worried about lack of user requirements gathering, vague problem definition, and over-engineering coupled with an expectation for 'the community' to build a dataset that they appear reluctant to build.
Second this concern - particularly the comment r.e. problem definition.
This really needs a working group or project team tasked with:
- gauging community views - gauging reader requirements - formalising the problem and expected solution
And they should do it publicly.
Tom