TF2 Sniper Vs Spy & Gamers Vs Valve

First thanks Valve for new and fun maps but you need to be spanked for the new way "unlocks" now works which you may have noticed did not sit well with the regular TF2 gamers.

Under the old way one had to work towards the new weapons by doing achievements and getting to milestones which unlocked weapon or a gadget.
Under the new way one can just sit in spawn or even spectate and randomly get new items or a duplicate of an item you already have. The player has no way to influence what weapon or gadget which will drop, it could be a duplicate item or something new.

Some of the more math savvy people at the steam forums have come up with some interesting numbers. With god like luck and no redundant drops it would take ~100 hours of game time to get all items. Worst case scenario it would take ~500 hours of game time.

Mistake 1: Build up hype for the upcoming update with its new weapon and gadgets starting 8 days before release.
Mistake 2: Make no mention of the bait and switch.
Mistake 3: Act surprised when gamers don't like the new MMO style weapon & gadget drop
Mistake 4: Defending the MMO weapon drop system which players now hate with a passion.