Would you be able to restore the old feature?
I don't mean to speak for Magister Ventrue, but why is everyone so impatient that all the old features need to be added back right away?
You have to keep in mind that he's upgrading three message boards simultaneously as well as running and maintaining the Emporium, several webpages, and most likely has any number of business projects we're not privy to keeping him otherwise occupied.
Sit back, relax, and let Magister Ventrue work at his own pace.