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Barmar, thank you for your reply. I have to say, I still find the Windows client faster for logging in (almost instant) whereas the web version shows a series of dots moving left to right while it loads and then again while logging in. This lasts several seconds, sometimes longer. My browser and internet speed are good. There is already a filter for the lobby on the Windows client. You can choose people from particular countries to see. This is handy as Acol is more commonly played in certain countries more than others. Therefore I don't have all that many people to scroll through. Anyway, if I can't convince you, I guess I'll have to learn to live without the lobby. Thanks for your help in sorting out my other questions.

Hi Would it be possible to address the following points in the web version, before asking us to switch to it? 1. For me the biggest negative about the web version is that I cannot see the lobby. With the windows client, I could see everyone and hence look at their profile, even if they were not playing at a table. This is very important to me as I only play one system (Acol with 4 card openings whereas the default system on BBO is a 5 card system) and it is difficult for me to find a partner on BBO who plays Acol when the Acol club is not in operation. Most Acol players are based in the UK and the time difference means that usually the Acol club is not in operation when I am logged in. Besides, many Acol players do not even play in the Acol club. The only way for me to find potential partners is to look at their profiles in the lobby. 2. When kibitzing, I cannot see who else is kibitzing, in case I want to chat with them. 3. The web version does not seem to save hands I have played onto my hard drive like the Windows client does. Is there something I am missing here? 4. When a friend logs out there is no indication, such as a colour change in the chat. 5. It takes much longer to log in using the web version, while it loads. This is a disadvantage if one is disconnected during a tournament, as the longer time means one is often replaced by the time one returns. Judging by other comments, I am not convinced of the need to switch, but if we really must, I would appreciate it if the above features could be incorporated into the web version, especially the first 3 mentioned. These are very important to me in my enjoyment of online bridge so it would be highly appreciated if the removal of the Windows version could be delayed until they are sorted out.