Now, look at all these kindly posts coming out after the device-shipment flush of relief. I think we can all see Google's master plan beginning to emerge: it was never about the phones, but togetherness, the kind of community that can really only emerge from collective loathing. I, for one, applaud Google for their willingness to become scapegoats for our cause.
... but then, if they deliberately sabotaged the orders just to make us hate them, I suppose we're still obliged to do so. Don't put down your pitchforks yet, gang! Shipping refunds ahoy! Hopefully I can send the request from my new phone for a touch of irony. If not, then it will be just. I can't lose.