Considering one of the authors of CouchDB has already chimed in saying he think's this is a neat idea, yes I think you should enumerate those reasons or provide similar credentials.
In the same comment too.
Also, credentials? Do you have to be famous to be able to comment on anything with any experience or knowledge? Have we become that obsessed with programmer pseudo-celebrity?
I'd expect as much from a nodejitsu member though, the team of relentless self-promotion.
Edit: For the record, what he said, is precisely what I'm trying to express. Please explain how that is incorrect.
This same individual alnayyir ( Chris Allen ) feels the constant need to insult my company and team every-time he catches a glimpse of us online.
At least he's not making up rumors this time like me "threatening him with a handgun". ( see: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2565609 )