I suppose that data consumers (unhappy of not being paid “enough attention”) could also be considered part of the ‘user base’, even if they are neither observers nor identifiers (…or no longer, after failed/vain attempts).
I suppose that the paths taken and pursued (focus dev work on apps first, jump on the genAI bandwagon, promote data-harvesting events) may also relate to their unhappiness? and ultimately their snubbing iNat data?