Is it that hard for someone to spend two minutes putting up an informative
message? Or are they hiding something?

You mean, "... 'another' two minutes..."

SETI is not mainstream science.  I assume any personnel are overworked and
underpaid.

Probably, they are working as hard as they can to get things running
smoothly ASAP.  Yes, it is already probably a stretch for them to take out 2
minutes for the small message they are already providing to us.  They may
feel the need to get back to working on the problem instead of increasing
that to 4 minutes.

Your attitude would be more appropriate if your ISP connection were lost, or
if your bank were unable to let you withdrawal because their computers were
down and they couldn't confirm your balance.

However, if SETI has trouble for a couple of days or a couple of weeks, and
that gives you a terrible headache, then I recommend visiting Carolyn's
Clinic.

http://www.carolynsclinic.f2s.com/

They say, "There is now a sanctioned Seti at Home group that will be
monitored by our Clinic staff, Carolyn's Clinic S@H Club.  You can return to
running work units in a controlled environment secure in the knowledge that
if your Seti obsessions start getting the best of you, we will recognize the
warning signs and respond immediately with the proper therapy.  No other
group can offer this kind of support and comfort."

Dave, you're a candidate.

Best luck,
-Neil-