I have actually because I was and still am a strong participant in the anti-republican push in Australia. Media releases, as they are called here, arn't necessarily to make people famous, nor should they be construed that way. All it is is a formal announcement, not a "Look what I did, ain't I great?" exercise.
I live by the following motto:
If you refuse to be part of the solution then you forfeit your right to complain - Lead or follow but don't whinge.That means that people shouldn't knock what they can't improve on.
*Red light flashes*
Fizzer report on ZD-Net AustraliaFizzer report on CNetFizzer report on Tri NetAll make reference to the combined effort. This compilation took two mins, I am sure there is others.