I read in the SA thread that it might be because there are a lot of bitter ex-fans that might vote against Achewood rather than for DD.
Apparently, Chris Onstadt opened preorders The Achewood Cookbook II, cashed the money, then canceled it with no explanation, no refund, and no shipped product.
That's the kind of things that would induce bitterness, yes.
That is so much better than the real update.