Howdy -
Quant - yes a frequency list would be a good start. But there's something very powerful in the tag cloud - at least for me.
Jon - your point about speed is important. I haven't seen anything maddening from my end, but I know full well that I'm no bellweather.
Regarding your thoughts on keywords, that's OK - I'll give it a try. But I think you have to admit that there's a difference between what you suggest and just opening URP3 and SEEING what themes are big, seem to be trending big, seem to be fading away, etc.
I know that this suggestion is ambitious. But heck it's just a suggestion box. And if you don't suggest big, then URP3 runs the risk of being overtaken by someone who says, "hmmm.... why not."
And having a big informational investment in URP3, I'd rather not see that happen.
Regards,
Bal