@portal - it's [b]not[/b] that - that will only be released together with Private Messages :)
@sarabee1995 - ahah, @portal actually just knows the codes for the text formatting. Anyone could use them since the beginning of Similar Worlds. However, we still have to work on the buttons so that everyone can use without manually typing the codes.
The developers are still working as hard as ever, but most of the recent progress took place behind the scenes. They have especially been working on preventing harassment in preparation for private messages.
I think thatvPMs might be a very long programmto write. They are trying to build in so many safety and security measures to protect us from having our privacy invaded. For that, i am willing to wait.
@Pudge -- Really? Look at what they have accomplished! Keep in mind that all of this started AFTER EP announced it's closing. And already this site is more responsive and more multi-platform friendly that R2T, AM, Vent, or any other I have tried. Yes, there is much work to be done, but give credit where it is due. :-)