Well someday someone will "beta" you over the head. Whammo!
You weren't looking for beta, but there it will be.
LenS is right. The beta test population is skewed to the schizophrenic.
Whatever. JohnRob put it out there for people who were interested in providing input on the work-while it was in progress. Many of us checked it out, and helped with the process. Those that didn't are now suddenly shocked, shocked I tell you! To find out that changes were coming!