From what I can gather through my communications with the community, this is exactly the case.
Many people are waiting on the current issues to somewhat resolve / waiting for meatspace paychecks and their next bitcoin purchase.
I am doing everything I can to move things along.
As for Identity,
I think Mike is about as certified a member of the community as you can get.
I know people want to see green checkmarks on the glbse, I am working to get them, but if this thread doesn't do it for you... damn.
Maybe I should ask Phinnaeus to Dox me? lol.