Heh. I didn't mean to come across as "outrage". I was trying more for "disbelief" and "disappointment".

I also believe that the developers have good intentions -- but that they aren't quite sure what to do at this point (in many ways). My concern is that, instead of working with their community, they are retreating into justifications and excuses (which are markedly different from reasons in that they are used for giving up rather than seeking alternatives).

Opening up the source code is, I believe, a viable alternative that doesn't eliminate their ability to be compensated for their past and future efforts. If they do pull out of their down moment, that is another viable alternative -- but their communications indicate that they don't view it that way.

And, in any event, I really believe that time is running out for something to happen.