Anon, the Q drops were not done to be a gloat fest because things were going to be victory after victory. They were done because things were going to get horrifying and there are plenty out here in the wilds of things who are willing to walk out the door and kill people.
Q was specifically to try and reduce the chaos of what must be done and to facilitate greater cohesion. We will find out exactly what that means as time goes on.
The people who are saying that Q fooled people have a vested interest in feeling fooled and betrayed. Maybe they simply want pity points. Maybe they want to feel vindicated in their desire for aggression. Maybe they want to spread that feeling of despair.
There is a show… Puella Magi Madoka Magica. It's relevant, trust me.
Do your best to not despair, even when things are bleak. The world came from nothing and as such even nothing can be made into all you see before you - good and bad.