In order to get maximum recognition and spread, the API (Application Programming Interface) will be designed as open as possible and it will be using standards such as XML, RDF and WSDL. This should theoretically allow any third party community to plug in their user base into the rating system and therefore into a potential voting/decision making system. The latter however is just a suggestion. Obviously the metadata gathered within the community can be used in any kind of context beyond our current imagination.