I don't know if it was posted, but D2EA have posted his own video for the launch and roadmap situation, as part of his "hello dave".
Overall, we are around 5 Yamicks on the negativity scale. He calls himself a "hopeless optimist" at some point. I encourage a watch, for anyone interested.
TL.DR : He calls the DLC a "beta". He feels the roadmap was made vague on purpose to avoid being unable to complete objectives. He hopes the "increase communication" will be something honest, and not basic PR "we have nice screenshot look". Also, he is saddened by the fragmentation of the community, mostly the big established groups like Distant World, and expect to see them back when it gets better.
Overall, optimistic, but also realist that the game launched in poor state and need works.