This is NOT Rumours and News. It is quite regularly raised and discussed as in the past. It´s old hat now. Get used to it- that is how operations are increasingly going to be when the improved communications afforded by ACARs are going to justify their expense. Trying to make a ´safety´ issue out of it is laughable, and frankfully, a little pathetic. No aeroplane taxies out ready for take-off immediately. They all have checks and cabin checks and briefings to complete. It´s no different ´waiting for your figures´. The system will eventually settle down. Those of you in such a darned hurry would do well to relax and bit and learn some patience.