Regressive update. What is going on?

The update has made Skype almost unusable for me. The reason being , I cant figure out how to simply see who is "online now". Basically that makes Skype into a phone book where I can tap and call someone, which is fine but isnt the fun messenger service is was before. I almost never open it now , and am very much disappointed in the illogical changes to its interface which is now simplified but confusing (sounds like a contradiction in terms but thats how it is now...)

TrentVano about Skype for iPhone, v8.2.1