I finally got my new IM address set up (the old one didn't work anymore - probably since I hadn't IM'ed for a few years) and I chatted with Allana. She must be such a sweet person - I enjoyed the chat.
I have been thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of using IM. One disadvantage I can think of is that you could constantly be chatting if you had your account on while working at the computer, and not get much work done. (So if you don't have time to chat, you have to set it to appear that you are busy or away.)
IM'ing is a quick way to talk to someone on the internet if they are on at the same time as you, but if you are usually only able to get on after normal business hours, you won't be able to chat with anyone if you have a work-related question. It is less expensive than making a long distance phone call, and you can chat much longer this way.
I use IM'ing in my personal life (or used to) to chat with our older boys after they moved away from home. I don't think even my husband and sons use this as often as they used to - they use the family plan on the cell phones and call when they have a question or need something, as well as just to visit. But when my husband is at work, and his computer is on, sometimes the kids IM, because it gets annoying to have his cell phone going off very often. Also, he uses it with his business associates, just because they can quickly see if he is on, and have a private chat that can go on until the decisions are made.
I haven't checked out Meebo yet. I think I'll wait on that.
Keri
I have been thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of using IM. One disadvantage I can think of is that you could constantly be chatting if you had your account on while working at the computer, and not get much work done. (So if you don't have time to chat, you have to set it to appear that you are busy or away.)
IM'ing is a quick way to talk to someone on the internet if they are on at the same time as you, but if you are usually only able to get on after normal business hours, you won't be able to chat with anyone if you have a work-related question. It is less expensive than making a long distance phone call, and you can chat much longer this way.
I use IM'ing in my personal life (or used to) to chat with our older boys after they moved away from home. I don't think even my husband and sons use this as often as they used to - they use the family plan on the cell phones and call when they have a question or need something, as well as just to visit. But when my husband is at work, and his computer is on, sometimes the kids IM, because it gets annoying to have his cell phone going off very often. Also, he uses it with his business associates, just because they can quickly see if he is on, and have a private chat that can go on until the decisions are made.
I haven't checked out Meebo yet. I think I'll wait on that.
Keri
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