No, just don't be so pessimistic. It's really imperative that something like your topic should be maintained.
It's not superfluous at all , we are in need of a topic used for gathering information purpose and your topic really met our need, guy. I think you can suffer from severe hardships for the first time, but don't consider it as an cataclysm.
It's really useful , honestly, and some members have already had a good chance to check their assignment thank to your topic.
Whether close or not, it's all up to you. You should take a "scientific" look at the situation, and ask your self for a "scientific" advice. I think you would do better than me.