beesk8r,

i am not sure if i can help, but i did get this to work. i am using os 10.2.6 and was using limewire pro version 2.9.8. initially, i was unable to even find an option to "apply themes" in my "view" menu. like you, i was sure i had downloaded the skins to the correct folder, but i didn't know why they weren't showing up. (i downloaded straight from the limewire site, not via the magnet link.) then i downloaded the upgrade to limewire pro. now i do have the option to apply themes in the view menu, and they are working fine.

i hope this helps you.

joanna