I had no idea that was coming, not that I could've done anything about it thanks to work
To be honest, if they didn't appear to consult fans, people would lambast them for being out of touch; whereas any attempt to canvas fans also gets them lambasted for not taking an authoritative role. So lose lose. I don't see how that would placate either side though, it was just weak and shows how little they are willing to present to the public in terms of firm details (if indeed they are close to any). How are people supposed to have reasonably formed opinions without details?
Not that many fans would develop reasonable opinions anyway