The other thing is - many people are being/sounding very negative right now BECAUSE of the lack of communication from Larian. It is a fast paced world and people are now accustomed to communication via social media and the internet in general. Having a 3 week gap of complete and utter silence is going to cause a spike of anxiety in some people, and people will jump to negative conclusions - and then go on to other forums and spread that negativity.
Now, I'm not saying Larian is directly responsible for the mental health of its fans - they are not, of course. But communication can - and does - shape the perception of the company and game in general. You don't want to create negative publicity by remaining completely silent about a game that people love - some communication, any communication from them about how things are going, whether development is on track or even if it's not on track, will help to shape that publicity into a positive route. Otherwise people's imaginations will just run away with them. And if development has hit a snag or an annoying bug somewhere, admitting that will go far towards making the studio feel like Real People to its fans, and not some Strong Silent Type that Never Admits Mistakes. Many brands and companies now cultivate a social media presence that relies on making the brand feel real and relatable.
