Anything that doesn't come from Ross or Matt in an official capacity is misinformation. Simple as that.
I don't understand how this is some bizzare logic leap. Neither Matt (whom I trust 100%, unreservedly) nor Ross have made any statement here to any effect whatsoever regarding a timeline.
Only details were promised. Whatever 1:1 conversations that have happened are not proof or substantial in any regard.
Again, I'm baffled this shit isn't common sense after last time!
...but if you prefer another 9 months of people making stuff up then by all means, have at it.
Addendum: I have many private conversations with many folks, I sure as hell would not be leveraging their trust, respect or confidence by either implying stuff in public that I shouldn't nor posting those conversations for people to see without their explicit consent. For what it's worth.
Post-Script: I would rather see what the game looks like, than the back-end academy and
@blockerdave is absolutely right. People need to temper their expectations regardless... The first Academy release was very basic and didn't really give much insight into the game at all. Still a long way to go.