Well..I have a D2G if you didnt notice, so it doesnt affect me one way or the other since I cant use it.
That said, I realize it takes a little longer, because he has to push the update out to a select few, or everyone, then wait for feedback, patch, feedback, path some more or move on to the next bug, path, and so on. If he has indeed decided to wait for gingerbread, an announcement, like what you said, posted here would probably get most people to quit complaining. Of course you still have the few who are going to moan no matter what but I think the majority would be understanding.
You're completely missing the point.
It could cost $1 and the principle is the same. Don't say you're gonna update something by a certain time, then not do it. If you don't, expect to hear about it from your customers. Lesson 1 in business.