Not sure which original post you're referring to... Only post I've seen is:
Dear Settlers,
as most of you know, the game uses the Adobe® Flash® player.
Please update it to the latest version.
On Monday the game will require the latest version. In case you didn't update Flash® so far, the game will ask you to do so. The newer Flash® version comes with improved security and new opportunities for development.
Happy Settling!
BB_Ravel