I believe team plays a big role in any industry, not just crypto & we have seen BCH team is constantly active when it comes to upgrades. However, points you have mentioned cannot be taken lightly, there various issues at this stage.

BCH in starting announced 2 hard forks in 2018 one is in few days and the second one would be in November, I am waiting for their statements for the second update, If they are addressing these issues.

And thank you very much for sharing your insight @living-in-198tor, I love to talk with like-minded people.