I'm currently DT1, don't exclude Lauda, and never received it. I did previously have Lauda included, but removed the inclusion before the PM was sent (I think - certainly hours before I saw it first mentioned) after reading about her issue with The Pharmacist.
Color me puzzled then.
You and most other holidaying politburo members seen to be taking it very well though.
I'm rather enjoying the white sand beaches outside of the DT1 downtown hustle. Certainly starting to better understand why some highly-respected users decided to opt out altogether.
Eventually everyone (who otherwise qualifies by vote etc) is going to have only a ~40% chance of being in DT1 in any given month anyway.