Spiritsoul, we certainly do check the community forum, and we're happy to address any questions or concerns you have for us. I use integrated messages, so I totally understand your dilemma. Because this is a newer feature it cannot be altered to be compatible with an older software. Only the latest or standard computer software systems running:

◦Windows 8 in desktop mode

◦Windows 10

•OS X 10.8 and newer

are compatible. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you want to use Message + please update your computer's software.

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