Although I'm pleased to hear answers from you guys specifically, that kind of hit hard.
Thank you for letting me know, perhaps not very directly, that I'd need to rewrite the launcher in order to not use the existing Platform system. When I compare the stress of relying on Platform with the stress of rewriting the launcher, it is very obvious that patience is the easier route. If I didn't like Platform and what it meant, I wouldn't be using it. I've been very pleased with all of the work that has been put into this project, as it makes it easier to enjoy the game with friends.
I was clear about my question and my frustrations weren't irrational. If anything, I'm partly glad I was able to grab a tiny bit of attention, as was my intent. Criticism can be applied to free things as much as paid things, and comments on a new service/system shouldn't be so readily shot down. I'll set this conversation aside, though, as it obviously stirred up emotions.
Again, thanks for all of the hard work.