So the survey's been extended, ostensibly to obtain a valid sample.

...or...

Is that letter laying the groundwork for an alibi explaining away another debacle: "well, guys, sorry we didn't do very well. But we didn't have enough survey response. Don't worry, we'll get 'em next time."

After C12 (survey results disregarded despite that nonsense about hearing us "loud and clear"), can you fault a guy for being a bit cynical?

I'm just not going to accept DALPA's word that participation is too low until they produce some (credible) numbers to that effect.