Blink and it's 2017.
I think this is worth whatever effort it takes. I see room for a few competing libraries. But the key is that they are community projects, which has not yet happened.
I'm not so opinionated as to care a lot whether the first success looks a lot like the efforts of LE3, divtiply, roy_43, or something else. Or whether it builds on CL or Reini Urban's work (though building on the best foundation is probably smart).
I am guessing we just have to keep talking until we can get at least a few of us diverse and strong-minded folks to unite behind something and then listen and invite and evangelize like crazy. Let's keep talking. I am in this for the long haul (not looking to retire or die soon).