OK I guess I will jump on this crazy train.... WHY should Paizo be embarrassed for not attending any Cons this year?
Because, #1 they flaked out at the last minute -- even after attendees had made decisions to go.
#2 by September, from a public health standpoint, we'll be as back to normal as we're every likely to get again. COVID won't be completely gone, but it never will be.
And, most importantly, #3, according to Gen Con's official statement, not moving forward with a physical convention this year "would leave us in a financial position where Gen Con’s future might not be clear". As an official sponsor of Gen Con, you'd think this would be something about which they'd purport to care.
It will be hard to view them as supporters of Gen Con going forward.