A year ago, there was a discussion about the Groups vs Pages mods that Andrew Boon ended with this information :
In this topic we have one important point raised and discussed. Basically, we agreed that PAGES system is needed, and that it should be an integral part of the script. There're mods that can provide some of the functionality and may work for some, but they do not remove the need for build-in "PAGES" functionality.
I have noted that we do work on PAGES/PROFILES, and yes, it's in Dolphin 8, but this doesn't mean that one has to wait until D8 to have them. This only means that we acknowledge the need and research possible implementations. D7.1 has received a lot of D8 ideas and same may happen again. Primary function of D8 at this stage is to be a "research lab", so consider PAGES as being worked on in a research lab.
Specific functionality aspects of "PAGES" are subject of different opinions and interpretations, but at this stage we just want to make sure we build a very flexible core base for them, in order to avoid any limitation during development of specific features. We do want Dolphin to be able to offer members the ability to create various types of "sub-sites" with rich, configurable functionality, permissions and moderation tools.
The conversation is here : http://www.boonex.com/forums/topic/Dear-Boonex-Groups-are-so-yesterday.2.htm
It's been over a year now so I guess (hope) that Boonex already has a clear idea about what D8 will include.
My problem is, the existing 'Groups' module is ineffective. I can buy a module and there's plenty to choose from. There's extensions that give more value to the native Groups module. There's a number of 'Pages' modules that seem to simply duplicate the Groups module with a few add-ons/variations. And then there's extensions that allow my members to manage sub-profiles (for personal use and for business promo, for example).
And here's my problem - I'm gonna be spending money, again, when I really don't know what Boonex is planning to add to D8, or if I should be holding my breath for D8 any time soon...what are your plans?
Its not so much the money, but if I'm to add an extension for my community to use and then find D8 coming out with something completely different...how will that affect my site and the content my members have since added?
So, can i have some sort of feedback from the Boonex people on this? What are you projecting for D8? When are you projecting a D8 release? Should I wait?
