I mean, given that they typically hold a season every 12 months, I'd say they have some time to iron things out.
And to say that answers weren't fair and honest isn't quite as accurate as saying people aren't very good at reading between the lines, seeing as the chances of them intending to make a formal announcement to say nothing was happening seem slim.
It really is disheartening to see people so eagerly level criticism at people who are making such an effort to provide people with a service for a hobby that people take far too seriously.