*rolls eyes* When are we all going to get the idea that IM is actually pretty damn useless most of the time, I wonder...
Yes, I have that problem frequently, it lets me on for all of three seconds then stalls, usually. I just had to get used to it...
Oh, and if anyone wants a laugh, go here:
.NET Messenger Service - service status page...
AaaaaaahahahaaAAAAAAaaahahaha... *coughs*