Do tell how this is an explanation as to what happened? Do we not deserve that?
I imagine the blatant lack of concern makes both GOTD members and potential software providers wary of GOTD. This was handled quite poorly, if at all.
There is a saying amongst successful businessmen: If you do not "Mind your business...Someone else will!" I'm sorry but I've never seen such preventable a mistake made by anyone with business skills. All it would have took was a forum post.
Then again, it's your ship to sink not mine. My apologies if the truth is unpleasant.
Being left in the dark is never a good business strategy.