Is this your first gaming rodeo??
Cuz I cant thinkn of a single gaming dev (or any head of companies, CEOs, execs, etc.) that does not engage in what I have termed (not my original term..) Dev Doublespeak.
If a gaming dev opens his mouth, he is going to engage in double speak. (or any ceo, politician, exec., etc, LOL)
Once you learn to accept that, your life (gaming and otherwise) will go much easier.
Having said that, there are far bigger issues that are covered up with doublespeak than the fact that early access may or may not be a stress test.
The bigger question is - why is this such a big deal? If he said "ok its a stress test" would that make it all OK??
LOL
If you are going to QQ at least QQ about things that arent actual features of the game you thought you were getting..you know..like other DEV Doubletalk...LOL