Its not really a Hyperlobby issue, its an ED issue.
ED's in game server browser is a good addition (well for russian flight sims) however its implementation is still 'basic' .
In my opinion, there should be more lobbying for improving the current browser as opposed to bringing in yet another client to schism what looks to be a growing player base.
- Basic features like sorting by header, ie ping/playercount/name ect ....
- Friends lists
- Private messaging as opposed to 'open chat functions', perhaps provide a happy middle ground by allowing people to create their own 'rooms' irc style, and allowing players to join those or NOT as they see fit.
I am going to bet money that the ED lobby gets improved. Thats enough for me. I appreciate what jiri has done over the years. But there is no question that a 'good' ingame browser is the way to go for multiple reasons.