I thought it looked a bit too standard at first, but having time to look it over at work, I love the simple text "activities" menu in the chat windows as well as the DP/status image. I really like the colours surrounding the text area and the bevel effect. Also the colourful "highlight" on the contact list is pretty outstanding.
I usually love skins, but can't stand to see them every day and revert to the classic look. I'd consider using this one permanently.
It's also great to hear your skinning again and it might breath a bit of life back into it
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