Hmm. I'm a bit on the fence here. On the one hand, if there is a high chance of WotC/Hasbro making 5E into an OGL game voluntarily, I agree that trying to force the issue could backfire. On the other hand, I remain skeptical that any such effort is in fact in the works, or has a chance of succeeding. And a well-executed, legally sound 5E clone could actually push Wizards into going the OGL route, on the principle that "It's out there anyway, we might as well give it our blessing and earn some goodwill."
Where I'm absolutely in agreement is that this particular attempt to force the issue is stupid and counterproductive, because it is not well-executed or legally sound. It's a violation of copyright, and until and unless WotC decides to make 5E into an OGL game, they're going to defend their copyright. Hell, even if they do intend to make 5E into an OGL game, they can't allow this joker to set the terms. So they'll send him a C&D, and there will be a big brouhaha, and ill will on both sides.
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