Bob, first of all: Please pass me that bag
I think we can safely assume that the VIPdx news is good news. But there is also the question of dimension. When "they" (I'm not blaming anyone specific here) leave that much room for speculation, of course a certain part of me hopes for something huge. As in, something that might actually affect my life and health, in a tangible way!
Last time the WPI announced big news and it turned out it was Dr. Donnica as their spokesperson. While I am a great fan of Dr. Donnica and agree she is a wonderful asset to the community, I had expected something far bigger.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is this: Giving us a heads up everytime something is announced it certainly well-intentioned but it bears a big risk of disappointment for many of us and, as Alexia said, raises levels of anticipation and anxiety which can be quite harmful.