Whomever told you that is way off the mark. There is constant work going on for both API operation and Hivemind-specific fixes. Those are what the Blocktrades team is working on non-stop. We have a very busy development channel for both of these where anyone who is trying to launch or hook up a node can ask. I personally go around looking for dapp owners and devs to get set up on chat so they get access to the info/support they need.

This communities feedback is in preparation for future development once the current priorities are good to go.