iMessage itself isn't bad, but it's this rather nasty and insidious thing. People feel pressured to get iPhones for iMessage, so they can join group chats with their friends who also have it, leaving out those who don't. This is inherently tied with class, given how expensive iPhones are. I don't want to help cut these social lines just so Apple can line their pockets.

If they made it an open standard (like they said they would) then I'd be all for it.

Also my understanding is the default keyboard will keep come up for passwords and other forms. I'd rather get used to this keyboard and get fast in it than deal with an inconsistent UI.

Also maybe! I might end up selling or returning this so I'm keeping them for now just in case