If you have used the upgraded version, you might notice that the upper text box (with the older statuses in it) is not scrolling with any finger motions. I think this is due to the way Qt implemented this object on Maemo5, possibly to meet with the maemo5 design guidelines.

In any case, I am looking at the issue. If you really need to scroll that box in the meantime (hopefully not long) just tap it once to give it the focus and then use the arrow keys to scroll it.