TPF did not disclose the info, they were attacked because of this. Therefor, it is TPF who is suffering from not disclosing the info, thereby making it TPF's problem.
It's not exactly rocket science. You may disagree with who is to blame here, that's fine. What you cannot argue is that TPF could have prevented this with full disclosure months ago. You and I have both been around the game long enough to know they only would have gained good PR by doing this. Planet Bob appreciates honesty, if nothing else.
That being said TPF is now burning and the point is moot.