I don't usually complain about patch delays, but I agree with why many are annoyed this time:

1. It's becoming par for the course. At this point, I can't recall the last patch we got that didn't stumble upon some kind of delay.
2. The clock is ticking down to Jan 6th, when we have to start paying subs. Like many others, the holidays are a busy time for me, and I'll barely have time to try out the patch. Every day lost gives those on the fence less time to decide if the game is worth paying for.