I think its time for a head honcho from refer back to step forward and explain their actions in details even (clause by clause should it be needed) many here have partnered with them for years and it would be a major disaster for them to have huge amounts of people feeling snubbed and hurt.
Thats what they are feeling RB snubbed and hurt ( plus other words one could use)
This is an ideal opportunity for them to show common sense and explain whats up and why.
Silence and/or stubbornness causes resentment.
Come on referback show you have what it takes, your being thrown to the lions here there is still time to turn this around