I think it's a good project to invest, preferably on mid/long term.
They are active and inform to people about the project in their blog every month. I think it's serious and a good value to gain credibility.
For now, it's not a tomb project and its value is rising despite typically market drops.
Maybe, Maidsafe team need to captivate internet media, a lot of people only know projects only for their popularity.

Maidsafe has my support, and I'm totally agree that with Alpha 2 its value will increases.