Hi folks,
Just a polite reminder: this is a community forum with many people and many different opinions but one rule: be polite. That means to us and to each other. I know many people here have been respecting that rule even when disagreeing, so if you were already being polite, carry on - I don’t mean you. If you’re not sure whether I mean you or not, well… 
This rule applies to everyone, whether you agree with the way we do things or don’t. People are welcome to express concern, ask about the status of the Windows version, and even question our approach, and shouldn’t be made to feel unwelcome for doing so. By the same token, those expressing concern or making enquiries need to remember that we’re all humans doing the best we can. You might not think that’s good enough, but if you really feel you need to tell us that, please try to find a respectful way of doing so.
No matter what your opinion, before posting, please try to ask yourself whether what you intend to say is constructive and adds to the community.
As to some of the points raised:
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“Has Windows Version 3 Been Scrapped?”
No, it’s in active development, as can be seen by the regular beta updates. We’d tell you if we were scrapping it - but we certainly are not. It will be released when it’s ready, and hopefully it nearly is (but I don’t have any dates right now). -
Why don’t we post regular updates on the blog saying that it’s still in active development?
Because that’s not really news and in our experience just aggravates the situation: every time we mention that we’re still developing the Windows version, or even mention it publicly at all, there is a very vocal minority that accuses us of being liars, not caring about Windows, being incompetent, and so on. And if we try to explain the problems that have cropped up and the reasons for the delays, we are accused of making excuses that don’t wash. And of course when we don’t post, people think we’re being deliberately uncommunicative - so we can’t win either way! Obviously, we’re no happier than anyone else that the Windows version is over two years later than we intended, and we understand users’ frustration, but there’s only so often you can get shouted at, even virtually, before you decide the best policy is just to get on with it and say no more until it’s ready. (I’m not saying anyone here has been shouting at us, by the way, and nor am I equating asking a reasonable question such as “Why don’t you post more updates?” with shouting at us.) We’re not some big slick corporation, but just a small indie company with a handful of staff. If users decide they don’t want to wait or dislike the way we do things, and so choose to use different software, they are of course welcome to do so, as much as we are sorry to see them go.
Anyway, let’s try to remember that nearly everyone posting here is enthusiastic about Scrivener in some way, otherwise they wouldn’t take the time to post - even when they’re expressing frustration. And we really appreciate your enthusiasm! We’re sorry we’ve kept Windows users waiting for Scrivener 3, and are grateful to our beta users and those patiently waiting or looking forward to its release.
So, please feel free to continue the discussion and disagree - with us or with anyone else - but let’s do so in the manner of a bunch of amiable ancient greeks sitting around a large table with a goblet of wine. Or something.
All the best,
Keith