Which Messaging Service Do You Use?

Just wanted to find out what messaging service(s) everyone uses. I know that most use AIM, but there have to be others.
Post 1 (or more) reasons why you chose the one you did, or if you do not use any, post why.

If you use more than one, then vote for the one you like the most.

Im interested.

I voted for AIM, only cuz that was the first one I ever used. I also use Yahoo and I just downloaded right now ICQ. Never used it before but I will see what it yields. I don't care for anyone in particular, I just use the one that is mostly used everyone else.

Guilty. AIM monster here :) I'd have another instant messenging service but I've got my hands full between AIM, AF, and now GAF (Girls AF that is) More power to those of you who have decided not to conform!

I have AOL at home, which obviously also does IM's. I use AIM Express at work...which really sucks cuz the only options are type n send :mad: It uses the internet browser so that there is nothing to download. We are on a network so under penalty of death we are not allowed to download anything that is an .exe or a million other types :( At least I still have a way of communicating....at least when the bosses aren't present :)

Well, when I first started doing tech support for MSN, I used the MSN messanger alot. Then, when I moved to AOL, I swithced to AIM. So, since then, my MSN has not been added to. I still use it, but everyone nowdays seems to be on AIM. I only really use ICQ to talk with FTP people.

But overall, I like the basic setup of MSN.

Yes...some votes for msn. im happy

MSN simply cause that was the first one I knew off.......:) :D :)

I've got both AIM and ICQ, but I tend to use AIM more as that is the one that most people seem to have.

ICQ was the first instant messaging service on the internet, i had it like 7 years ago (seriously!) 5-7 years atleast..... so when all the other ones started popping up copying ICQ i told myself i'd stick to the on that started it all..... and most of my friends are on ICQ anyway so i'm not gunna go to any other IM service, then again i probably will end up using another one too, sooner or later

Well, it's official! I'm now on Yahoo, AIM, and ICQ. Are there any other messenger services?:Dj/k

I use ICQ, MSM and AIM and thats the order I got them.

MSM is nice and simple.
AIM I only got recently and am using it more than the others.
ICQ has most of my contacts on it.

I find ICQ more bother to open and run so I rarely bother. It also has a shit load of options that I'll never use.

I tried ICQ two different times now, and I don't like it at all. I must not get it. :confused:

AIM is fine by me.

I think I have Yahoo, but don't remember my info... oh, well! :D

Originally posted by jay@af

I think I have Yahoo, but don't remember my info... oh, well! :D

Kinda sounds like most of my one night stands.:D


But back to the topic, I noticed that ICQ is insanely slow. I hope that this is just now and that it is actually faster than what I am seeing.

I have AOL only


Whats the link to ICQ??

Originally posted by primera man
I have AOL only


Whats the link to ICQ??

Click here! (http://web.icq.com/)

Oh, yeah... I can't use the AIM express at work like KW said because of the stupid firewall. :mad: :angryfire

Originally posted by jay@af
Oh, yeah... I can't use the AIM express at work like KW said because of the stupid firewall. :mad: :angryfire


*Ahemmrrgghhmmm, clears throat*



AHAAAA!:finger: :D :D :D


j/k

Originally posted by DVSNCYNIKL

But back to the topic, I noticed that ICQ is insanely slow. I hope that this is just now and that it is actually faster than what I am seeing.

works quick for me, it takes like a second to send the message
most people around here have ICQ and MSN, less have AIM and even less for yahoo

I use AIM and ICQ, I prefer ICQ it just has a lot more functions.
However a lot of people I sometimes need to talk to use AIM, so I have no choice there.
Both have thier good and bad points, the invisable mode on ICQ is great, means I can just be picky about who I want to talk to, and not have to worry about being pestered by people I cant be bothered with. :cool:
Of course AIM is more of an instant chat than instant messanger, sentances tend to be shorted, and conversation a lot faster, With ICQ you tend to write longer more in depth messages. Its a little more intellctual. :D

I use AIM the most, easier IMO.
ICQ can get annoying, so it's on and off, depending on my mood.
Yahoo p!ssed me off so I quit using that as often as I used to.
MSN is on most of the time too.

I have all of them, but use AIM most of the time.

Originally posted by YogsVR4
I have all of them, but use AIM most of the time. Just not with your AF buddies? :(

Originally posted by jay@af
Just not with your AF buddies? :(

yeah! Yoggs I want to be able to disagree with in a more real time envoriment! (and I want to know some more about the spyder, its car we never got here)
:D :D


Iv got Yahoo messanger, but I only used it once to check my email, now I can use ICQ for that so its been forgotton.

im always on aim. its the easiest to use and practically everyone has it or aol. msn is cool b/c it tells u when u get new mail if u use hotmail. other than that i really dont talk to ppl on it just aim.

Originally posted by jay@af
Just not with your AF buddies? :(

About the only time I actually load it up is to catch my fiance at work. So I dont have it loaded much. But, on AIM - I'm IYadaYada2 on yahoo I am OYesUR2 Lefty on ICQ - I forgot what MSN is, I have to look that up at work because its the only place I use it.

I've had ICQ for like, three months now, and I still have no idea how it works. AIM is so much easier to use.