He complains because deadline was given and not met.
Besides, this is a forum and we're in a discussion thread for a game.
Can we have a meaningful discussion in peace, without lecturing from enlightened ones?
Dax, being defensive is the worst thing you could do in current scenario, stop arguing with people. Do you argue with clouds because it rains? Make a note that people are restless because of Molly's bad luck lately, recognize it, it's an objective reality. That's what being a professional means, accepting that circumstances changed and you must adapt, not shutting down and being defensive.
It is what it is.
After all, aren't the point of this creative endeavour is to provide entertainment to people? To provide customer service? You're making it look like that Amy Baking Company episode from Kitchen Nightmares.
Bad choice.
People want high quality, that's why they're critical.
Yes-man want comfort, that's why they're defensive.
Ask yourself, what do You want at the end? High quality game or uncritical comfortable thread?
Get a grip.