The image issue was sort of talked about, and was somewhat expected.
This is the account that is trying to keep people informed, it is the main account for the group that started the Hive Fork. Surprisingly only 741 accounts are following it. On April 20th will be the next chat, I don't know when, but I do know I will listen to it.
From the last recording, the first Hard Fork is going to be soon, it is going to be the finalization of the airdrop and I guess at that point Hive will be 100% split from steem. I am looking forward to that. Here is the direct link to the post for those that missed it - @hiveio/community-discussion-updates-hive-airdrop-exclusion-core-developer-meetings - -It is toward the finish up they mention the next meeting on the 20th.
API's are being added. 
I think on the 20th the recording from that meeting we will have a bit more information on the direction and the leanings for the next Hard Fork, and up coming changes.
Peakd just did some updates and changes to the peaklock log in system, so a few people were having issues with it. Busy, esteem, and hive.blog are also available when one front end is down.
HiveSigner has also had some upgrades, along with Hive Keychain. We are approaching week 4 we are also approaching the end of the Airdrop period, and the end of being tied to steem. The front end and key protectors are working hard to get things stabilized.
So far when I have needed help I have been able to get it pretty quickly through asking in/on a post, or dropping into discord. I actually think the people behind the fork and the people behind the tools are doing a pretty good job of keeping us updated. It is just a matter of learning where to go for those updates and a matter of being patient while they work on things.
I hope everyone will go and follow
Disclosure I have absolutely nothing to do with any of the accounts mentioned. I am nothing but a normal everyday users
RE: Hive? Changes behind closed or open doors?