Subsequent to my previous post, firstly I don't see the point of knowing that someone said ' :o) ' zero minutes ago, and secondly the flashing egg-timer (which has nothing to do with connection speed I might add) could be harmful to anyone with epileptic tendencies.
Thirdly, many of my posts are becoming incoherent because of the mid-sentence interruptions caused by the refresh.
I don't see the point of knowing what it tells you, but if people dio, then fine. But perhaps users could have the option to turn the facility off?
If I could swear, I would say that it is ******** and ********* irritiating. And **** pointless (to me at least).