I honestly don't care, If we get the 72 hours early access or not. I was pleasently surprised, that the new release date is August 3rd, since I have some days off the week after and time to play. I think getting the game three weeks earlier is a very welcome surprise and I don't need to feel special for being able to play sooner than the rest. I did EA because I want to give my input and to see, how the game will develop, everything else is just a bonus.
"We are all stories in the end. Just make it a good one."