"In other words, any fifth-grader could come up with the same approach."

  I've seen them vaquish some formidable foes on AYSTAF.

Besides, a patent ".. that cover[s] a computer-based graphical user interface that ... lets users access icons remotely, according to court documents. " doesn't seem very efficient. Inserting lawyers and courts into this remote access process would increase latency. Don't let lawyers get involved in software engineering !

Glassroots is a nice play on words, like: Glassroots Community Network, or The Vermont Glassroots Network ...