DJ, it's true that your project is more in line with a strict interpretation of "preservations", while Harmy's is more of a recreation.

But I don't think Harmy's work qualifies as a fan edit, since that implies his final version is edited according to his own tastes. We all know Harmy's goal is to recreate the theatrical version. I'd call that a "virtual preservation".

Comparisons between Harmy's work and your own are natural. Some people will prefer one, some the other. The goals are the same, although the means are different. People just want to sit down and enjoy Star Wars without all the SE crap.

As long as you explain in your thread that you feel the comparison to a native-HD source is not applicable, I think you're good. You pretty much already do that, as I've seen you say your project is "not for everyone".