What's up with the "Good job" post? This isn't a good job, this was a massive failure. You posted on this forum and on Twitter that the Beta would begin on the 28th of December, you created a countdown timer for it on your website, and then all of sudden there isn't a single mention that the beta would be delayed on this forum, your twitter, or your website.
Failing to keep your community updated, even when things go wrong, is extremely unprofessional.
I agree with you.
And they should add a countdown timer only if all is done, uploading, testing ... and not the reverse.
We hope that they will succeed on their 2nd attempt, take your time.
May be you need to take advantage of this "opportunity" to work your marketing.
I didn't see any article talking about this beta.