<snip> ...  it seems that where
I want to go is simply not reachable through any path we're collectively
willing to take.

     So, it seems I must go there myself (with those few others who can
take some time away from getting work done, or who can somehow
rationalize the effort itself as getting work done :). Only then, if the
result is practical for use by everyone else, should I ask for
consideration here. I can accept that, although I find it disappointing
and surprising given my early experiences with the community. But it's
still not clear to me what the community would consider "practical",
despite a few attempts some have made to elaborate (I appreciate the
attempts anyway).