im pretty sure the buddy list causes random crashes and login issues for players - for example, i get DC'd from server everytime 'someone' who has me on their buddy list logs on
likewise there are players who are simply unable to login because 'someone' from their buddy list is online and is preventing them from logging in
if its possible, just disable this flawed feature already - instead, fix the /tell, /invite commands, and also streamline the cnc-online 'current online players/matches status' window so it accurately shows all players... AFAIK some players with weird characters are not shown as being inside games
thanks