My hope is that FAS doesn't get tired of all of us whining and stop publishing upcoming product releases.
They could just as easily had stated that the Axe-FX III would not be supported with an FAS foot controller and that users would need to purchases a controller that would best meet their needs. Then on Jan 1, 2019, just before making their FC's available, make the new FC product announcement.
IMO, expressing excitement over the anticipation of a wait list notification is one thing. Complaining about how the company conducts their business is another and, quite frankly, really none of my business.
I would bet my Axe-FX III that FAS has consider all of the wishes, suggestions, desires, etc. for keeping us updated that many have expressed. But for reasons known only to them, they have determined it is in the best interest of FAS and current and future customers to follow the protocol they are following - whatever it is.
I am absolutely certain they are more anxious to begin shipping the FC's than we are to get them. Think of the capital invested up to this point.
That being said..... I've got to go check my email inbox.