I downgraded that shit within 5 minutes. Very confusing layout but I'm pretty sure if I kept it, I'd get used to it but fuck no!
Btw, to downgrade, simply uninstall "Windows Live Essentials 2011" or something like that. Then download the older version (Windows Live Messenger 2009 (14.0.8117)) at
http://www.filehippo.com/download_msn_messenger/.
My 2009 has been a little crazy lately, doesn't seem to wanna send messages at random times.