This is brand new code, it takes a while.
I think the "alias" feature should have been put back and the Hallmark put forward - what is the point of trying to increase your traffic when you are getting attacked with zero defence?
I agree. I can't be sure, but I get the idea that while CfB and others work on the network and other issues, someone else (maybe BCNext) working on the new features.
After the source been released, more developers can work on these issues. Until then, they have their hands full I think.