The question might be, "Was R6RS ratified simply because a change is needed or because R6RS is the correct solution?"
On the comments, one of the very first complaints is that R6RS's library system is still inadequate. That seems like a grave sign for any programming language. As far as I can tell, all popular languages have a well-defined library system and popular frameworks have a well-defined plugin system, so needless hassles in terms of crafting those will only dampen popularity.
I think they should hold out to R5.98RS personally, fix a few more of the things that people complain about and perhaps hit 75 YES votes. There's obviously still room for improvement.
On the comments, one of the very first complaints is that R6RS's library system is still inadequate. That seems like a grave sign for any programming language. As far as I can tell, all popular languages have a well-defined library system and popular frameworks have a well-defined plugin system, so needless hassles in terms of crafting those will only dampen popularity.