I just thought of something...
I've no idea if this is a problem or not, but in WLM you can rename contacts to whatever you like, yes? And so, if they had MP!L, and were using a personalised status, would I be unable to see that in the name because of my rename?
I don't have Messenger Plus! Live, and don't know anyone who does, so I don't know if this is a problem. If it is, could the new status be pushed into the Personal Message to allow us to see it?
Thanks!