i guess it would be quite hard to perceive a "lost opportunity" if we don't even "know" what it is all about... 
really, after several pages discussion? This deal is not done deal yet. It needs to get enough coins pledged first. That is why David can't disclose the names and more details. It may not happen at all. The dilemma is that if you don't reveal enough information, people will not be interested and if you reveal too much information you violate the NDA and will put the deal in danger. It is hard. I think now we are walking on a thin wire on this deal. We might be already on the verge to break the NDA. The potential partners may walk away any time because of that.
to be clear, i understand your point, that's why i said that it makes sense, earlier. what i don't think is fine is what sounds to me like engaging in emotional blackmail.
Emotional blackmail, are you serious? I am simply stating the truth. What do you think cause adoption and appreciation of value of a software/token? It's hard work and strategic decisions. Look at Nxt, it was groundbreaking in numerous ways, yet achieved 0 real life adoption due HODL 4 LIFE mentality permeating the entire community from late 2013 to late 2015.
My comment about not wanting to hear any complaints come from experience, people tend to complain when they realize they have lost an opportunity, which I don't want to hear. Again: you are 100% free to make your decision, but you can't just sit there expecting to hodl your tokens and magically people will want to buy them for some dreamed up value without some BIG things happening. I present the community with big opportunities, if it doesn't take it (fortunately so far the overwhelming majority do take it) it can't complain either.