For your information I am a senior software developer. I don't mind you challenging my opinion but I really don't see the relevance in your presumptuous question.
I was not in any way suggesting exclusive access for longer - I was challenging the use of the terminology of Alpha vs Beta. This game needs all the Beta backers to test this game more. I accept now that FD are not following the normal conventions of these two terms.
I am also a senior software developer, having worked in a range of different sized companies over more than 15 years, and terminology really varies from company to company. I'd imagine, although I have no knowledge of game development, that even companies in that industry vary hugely in their practices and terminology. We both know how quickly things change with software development
1.5 hours of work left till I'm done for the day, can't wait