Despite the recent release of Windows Live Messenger 2009, we must be conscious another version is in development. Major or minor builds aside, WLM 9 was very much about polishing the program, rather than focusing on new features. My prediction is the Windows Live Messenger 10 will have some big changes or something revolutionary to compete in what has become a newly competitive market in the past couple of years. So, what "big feature" would you like to see?

What "must have" feature would you like to see in Windows Live Messenger 2010?

Feb 2009 results
Last month's poll was asking whether you customize Windows Live Messenger using skins. Below are the results:

This month's poll is concerned about skinning Messenger and its popularity. Skinning has changed a lot since the release of Windows Live Messenger, and greatly aided by Messenger Plus! Live. However, I've always had the feeling people are less inclined to use skins, with Windows Live Messenger's new and more simple default design, having being significantly preferred to MSN Messenger's interface.

Do you customise Windows Live Messenger using skins?

Jan 2009 poll results

Last month's poll was concerned about the impact of social networking on the popularity of instant messaging. Below are the results:

In continuing with our monthly poll, we at Messenger Stuff want to see how your IM habits have changed. With the rising popularity of social networking, I have found myself using IM less and less and using Facebook more and more to keep in touch with friends. So, have you found yourself doing something similar?

Have you shifted away from instant messaging to social networking in recent years?

December 2008 poll results

Last month we asked you what do you like most about the Windows Live Messenger 9 (Wave 3) beta? Below are our findings from what you told us:

Messenger Stuff is pleased to announce that from this month onwards we are going to run a monthly poll based on recent Windows Live services or technology issues. To kick the poll off, we have chosen the following topic for you to vote on:

What do you like most about the Windows Live Messenger 9 (Wave 3) beta?
Please note: There is no need to register on the forum in order to vote as guest posting and voting is enabled.

Click here to cast your vote!