When Facebook was in its infancy, to many it sucked as they were building it and having to fix bugs etc., since it was new.
I tried that with my college boys and their friends. They hated it. Just being honest.
That sentiment about Arknet was stated way back and very much has changed since then. The platform is getting better and better.
A very strong platform is being built.
There will always be those who don't like certain technologies, but more who discover Arknet are falling in love with it then a minority who don't understand it.
This is not an overnight process to make it right and appeal to the masses.
The developer said the UX is being updated soon, so once it has an easier to understand interface for regular folks, it should enchance its appeal and make the versatility that much more apparent. No worries. Tell them to check in for the regular updates. $TTCM