From the posted thread:

"...We're still moving forward with bug fixes and there has been some decent progress made on them, as I'm sure some of you have noticed in the bug tracker with all of the status changes..." (5/20/09) 

"...There is work being done on some bugs and issues. I believe there has been some statement by product management or marketing in one of the featured chats that there will be some announcements for Bryce in the not too distant future..." (6/12/09)

Where exactly does it say; "...Bryce is pretty much dead..." and that; "...the problem seems to be one of acceptance or the lack there of.  Development has officially ceased!" ???

I'm curious...what happened to your gallery? Would like to view some of your work to get an appreciation on how you use and manipulate your artistic arsenal.