how Plurk is slow. Complicated and scrolly, yes.

All the AJAX-y windows take a couple of seconds to open and draw. For me it lessens the user experience.

I agree. Also it seems updates aren't instant.

Yep. It actually said that during the initial signup. Perhaps that will enable to have better uptime than Twitter?

Well if that is the case it might be worth it...

It's faster than Twitter for me, but much more complicated in terms of following conversations. I'm used to it, though.

eye candy?! try more like Poke in the eye is more like it w/ Plurk! ouch! my eyes! my EYES!!!