I well understand that research takes time. I can be patient. Most of us should understand that collecting scientific data can take time while a study runs its course. I think at least some of the previous discussions were for asking the questions and for "setting the stage" of what type of data we are expecting when ever the answers were provided.
Deb has endured a blitz of questioning which she probably never expected. So far she has held up quite well considering that she is new to "Ken's team". She may want to do as Sunil suggests; sign in under a different name.