Reviews of Miranda IM

1. 
   Blaxima

   Reviewing 0.9.0 Alpha Build 3 (Nov 2, 2009)

   Well it's back to a buggy mess again. I've never had releases be so hit and miss like they have been ever since the version 8 builds although the latter ones of 7 were heading that way too.
   
   The biggest problem(aside from the bugs) is that with this being such a bare bones program it, much like firefox, NEEDS 3rd party plug-ins to become more functional. That means that if the developers of the plug-ins stop developing you might be out of luck and that has become the case here. The old plug-ins are causing crashes and unfortunately they're not being updated which leaves Miranda thin.
   
   While I've always appreciated the complete customization and lightweight nature of Miranda it has now become not really worth the hassle.
   
   Targaff, I'm sure you feel you've made a point but I doubt that anyone but yourself knows what the hell it is because I know certainly can't decipher your gibberish to see one. Looking at your review history however makes things clear. You are argumentative and seem to be seeking some kind of attention on here because you aren't getting any in your real life and now you won't be getting anymore from me either. Have fun with your pompous self.
2. 
   arjesus

   Reviewing 0.9.0 Alpha Build 3 (Oct 9, 2009)

   The only messenger you can actually do whatever you want!
   
   ps.: I miss the changelog
3. 
   Targaff

   Reviewing 0.9.0 Alpha Build 1 (Aug 4, 2009)

   Blaxima
   "Giving something a good or poor rating based solely on your preference towards a piece of software rather then the release in question is just foolish."
   
   Rather like using a rating criteria that has nothing at all to do with the actual software, you mean? Really, if actually being able to differentiate between a beta and an RC, and why that makes a difference, is the definition of misinformed, then colour me donkey any day of the week, twice on weekends.
   
   The developers have included a 64-bit version with the newest cycle. I can't say I'm convinced that it's really needed, but if nothing else it'll put a stop to the endless requests on the forum. There have been some teething issues, though, so no doubt another beta will be along soon, much to the chagrin of the unwashed BN masses.
4. 
   Blaxima

   Reviewing 0.8.2 Preview Release 1 (Jul 18, 2009)

   Targaff
   "I know what I'll do, I'll sign up to a site about beta releases and then complain when I get updates on beta and candidate releases because I know nothing about development cycles. Yes, that won't make me look foolish in the slightest."
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   It never ceases to amaze me how people can be so full of themselves while being such misinformed asses.
   
   First of all releasing 3 betas in a day is not a proper "development cycle" in spite of what you think and sites like this are intended for feedback on a per release basis. Giving something a good or poor rating based solely on your preference towards a piece of software rather then the release in question is just foolish.
   
   This release is stable and still runs lean but the inability to choose one font and have it be the font for many things instead of having to do it manually for each is a pain that they introduced with the v8 releases and I wish that they would revert back to the old way of doing that. It kind of reminds me of VLC in that the preferences window was daunting at first but now in their attempts to simplify it they've succeeded in making it confusing in a new way
5. 
   Kajman

   Reviewing 0.8.2 Preview Release 1 (Jul 18, 2009)

   some guy: "after 3 billion releases it still looks the same lol"
   Yes, it still looks the same, but many features is new or rewriten. And Miranda look. Miranda appearance is based on the skins, so skin can adjust each as needed

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