Point one is a feature of GAIM, where they have simplified the dialog box. To put a newline in your message, type either Shift-Enter or Control- Enter.
Thanks for your report. ** Changed in: gaim (Ubuntu) Status: Unconfirmed => Rejected -- Usability problems https://launchpad.net/bugs/70129 -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs