Is Instant Messaging A Curse?
from the the-downsides-of-IM dept
A somewhat amusing article pointing out the downsides of everyone's favorite technology of the day: instant messaging. The writer hits the nail on the head. While I am completely and totally addicted to instant messaging there are just some times that I just don't want to be chatting away - and, let's face it - some people that I'd just rather not chat with at that moment. The author of the article points out some of the progressively ridiculous excuses he had to start coming up with to keep people from chatting with him. At times an instant messaging avalanche can be overwhelming, and it's somewhat difficult to hide from people. When I get busy (or just am not feeling particularly chatty) I logout of my IM programs, but then sometimes I get calls from people who are upset (or even worried) that I'm not online. It's scary how crucial some people consider IM to be as part of their lives.
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hi
PS: this site is nice.. but you need a NEW logo and much better icons for the stories.. and your audience will grow by leaps and bounds.
think about it .. and ICQ sucks
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Not a problem
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It has been my observation
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Make it clear
Most people are usually ok with that. Those that aren't are on my list alright, my IGNORE list.
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i can't live without my IM
Actually.. if you read my post, you can see what IM has done to me. I can only think in short bursts. Long, sustained trains of thought are no longer possible. Ack!
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Ha!
Of course that's why you should have multiple aliases to at least separate out the real friends from the mix.
msykes
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