I just tone out the noise and hear...

-We are releasing a major patch = good :)
-We are positioning for SMT = outstanding :)
-We have committed to dates to do this stuff = Nice, now keep your promise or you'll have to duck some massive mud pies.

I hope they provide updates and tell us how we can help! there is a strong community here, not all of us want to hinder, some of us actually want to help and see Steem and Steemit succeed.