They know they need these communities un-privated asap, because as soon as search engines start reindexing their ranking will take a huge hit (therefore guest u

They know they need these communities un-privated asap, because as soon as search engines start reindexing their ranking will take a huge hit (therefore guest users, therefore ad revenue). At the same time they have shown no interest in listening to what the community wants. They are Digg-ing their grave.