I applaud the initiative @Nay and the discussion by the community. Each end of the debate raises very valid and persuasive points about the strategic priority for the DAO’s assets (which if you squint enough starts to look like value versus innovation).
The only point that I would add is that perhaps the “large-scale” nature of this draft GIP is a deterring factor. The arguments about developing a long-term framework for possibly unlimited buybacks apply equally to a smaller trial initiative. It may be helpful to evaluate what a sort of “minimum viable product” would look like, that could appease both sides.