Which instant messenger to you like to use most?

[minimalistik]

There are many instant messengers out there and im just curious to what ppl use. which one do you like the most?

btw, i use msn with msgplus :)

[RelandR]

the telephone :-\ ... ;)

[cartoonfox]

AIM

[paradox244]

MSN w/msgplus
I typically use skype also for voice chat, nice alternative to the long distance fees for calls overseas.

[BadMagick]

I use AIM with DeadAIM 4.1

I've tried AIM alternatives like Trillian, but I absolutely hated it. Everyone I talk to has AOL, so I'm kinda forced into sticking with it.

[RageW0lf]

I use MSN because my friends are on it.
I think Yahoo is just as good though :)

[altermanjw]

yes, if i could make an hybrid of IM's - that'd be MSN/Yahoo.

By the way: i think devil is dead??

[Mik3]

AIM/iChat

[BadMagick]

I wish they made an iChat for Windows :-\

I love how the buddy icons talk to each other in the little word bubbles :P It's so cool!

[Mik3]

yah! But it's confusing in chat rooms if you don't have everyone's buddy icon :P

[BadMagick]

Originally posted by t3h t3rminator
yah! But it's confusing in chat rooms if you don't have everyone's buddy icon :P Ah... that's good information. I don't use chat rooms all that much with AIM, but it's good to know - just in case

[sk8ing]

Is trillian good?, ive always used msn but up for a change!

Does it install any spyware-ad producing junk like msn plus?

Just a thought!

I'll have a look on their site

Sk8ing

[senocular]

Originally posted by BadMagick
I wish they made an iChat for Windows :-\

I love how the buddy icons talk to each other in the little word bubbles :P It's so cool!


Its soooo annoying! And it takes a lot to get it normal... although its not even normal at that point. Its a cheap gimmick that just makes it look cool but really just takes up space and makes it hard to use

[Jasninder]

although i use yahoo, aol and msn..but i like msn the most and yea i also have msgplus..it's pretty cool..sply the voice thingy..it freaked out many of my friends and 6.1 has many new themes too, it's fun.Only thing i see missing is gradient text like yahoo has and probably more colors.

[Maxtr0sity]

I've tried Trillian in the past, never liked it too much. I'm using AIM now mainly, but my main problem is that if I use Trillian, some of the MSN/AIM features won't be there, that means I still have to install MSN and AIM on the side. Pointless.

[senocular]

Originally posted by Maxtr0sity
I've tried Trillian in the past, never liked it too much. I'm using AIM now mainly, but my main problem is that if I use Trillian, some of the MSN/AIM features won't be there, that means I still have to install MSN and AIM on the side. Pointless.

I felt the same way about trillian. So I dont use it.. just use the others when I want to. At least I know I'll have all the features (at least those which are supposed to be there).

[Maxtr0sity]

Agreed. Although I highly doubt AOL will make a hybrid with MSN, that'd be crazy.

[reverendflash]

I agree with RR...

If I need to "Instantly" message someone, I pick up the phone. Seriously, the rates are so cheap nowadays, if there is a charge at all, that it's so nice to be able to hear the influction of the voice...

I know, Old man speaks again...

:D

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[senocular]

Originally posted by reverendflash
I agree with RR...

If I need to "Instantly" message someone, I pick up the phone. Seriously, the rates are so cheap nowadays, if there is a charge at all, that it's so nice to be able to hear the influction of the voice...

I know, Old man speaks again...

:D

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yes yes yes, get with the times ;)

Its all about multi-tasking. You cant talk privately between 4 people at once using the phone, and photos and files don't carry over too well verbally. :)

[reverendflash]

I generally have ftp capabilities to most everyone who would have an IM app installed... I only have 2 living relatives, and one of them I don't talk to... speaker phones work very well... and I can work and talk on the phone at the same time...

I just haven't found the need. I've used them, been more irritated by them than helped, so I uninstall them each time I try them.

Then again, my generation is used to actually speaking to a human...

:D

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[senocular]

I think when it comes to work, the phone is better. You're right about speaker phones and ftp sites etc. Thats all you really need. IMs are more recreation.

[claudio]

I used to like ICQ about 6 years ago, but MSN gets my vote now.

[Game™]

MSN 6.1, Trillian Pro v2.0.

MSN, is teh best!

[Mik3]

Originally posted by senocular
Its soooo annoying! And it takes a lot to get it normal... although its not even normal at that point. Its a cheap gimmick that just makes it look cool but really just takes up space and makes it hard to use

Yes, but it looks cool. :thumb:

[Thinker2501]

Max, the only features that aim doesn't have is the Vid/Comm. features, which most people, especially if you are behind multiple fire walls, i.e. on a university campus, you can't use anyways. Trillian is off the hizzo ;)

[Maxtr0sity]

I care |___|<- that much for vid conferences. I rather meet them in person.

[Marz]

Yahoo.. Best features for a messenger.. less hassles with file handling and cool webcam modes... MSN keeps em embedded n the window.. How annoying!