With reference to these emails:
http://mail.wikipedia.org/pipermail/wikitech-l/2004-September/ 025479.html http://mail.wikipedia.org/pipermail/wikitech-l/2004-September/ 025480.html http://mail.wikipedia.org/pipermail/wikitech-l/2004-September/ 025483.html
I believe there is no need for embarrassment over the inaccuracy -- or for hiding these unavoidable shortcomings: Let's just go out and clearly admit that it's inaccurate for such-and-such reasons, but this is or best bet and thus the ordained "winner". That doesn't stop us from making a big fuss about it, and yes, I think it would be nice to give a merchandize reward to and have a photo-op with the contributor in question -- and then issue a brief(!) follow-up press release (where we also remain honest about the inherent limitations).
-- ropers [[en:User:Ropers]] www.ropersonline.com