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Instant messenger programs

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by Sheep, Nov 27, 2014.

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  1. Sheep

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    Most of us here use them, often on a daily basis; they range from the video and voice call-focused Skype to other, more basic programs like Pidgin or Trillian.

    What is your preferred program for instant messaging? Do you use more than one IM program?
     
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  2. Pixil

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    The only one I use is Skype. It's incredibly convenient and nearly everyone has it ^_^
     
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    For me, there's only one program I'll ever use for Instant messaging, and that's Skype. It's so perfect, sleek and I just love it. I've used it for years without any problems.
     
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  4. Cay

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    Skype. Above two users explain why I love it perfectly :3
     
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    Skype. People are more likely to have Skype than anything else. I also use Google Hangouts when Skype is having issues.
     
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    Skype no doubt. It's so easy to use and really convenient when talking to some distant friends.
     
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    Skype has been so useful, but I've only used it since I joined LV, haha. Before that I used maybe only Facebook's IM system, but Skype is definitely way better.
     
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  8. DracoFeathers

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    I started off with the aol instant messenger a long time ago, then got man messenger along with it not too long after since some friends liked it instead, and at the time it was better than AIM. Now I use Skype though since it's superior to them.
     
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  9. shinygiratinaz

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    I used Google Circles Chat a bit, but I like Skype better. It's more organized and less annoying than Circles.
     
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    Skype, that's no contest (apparently I'm not the only one who thinks so xD)
     
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    Skype, without a doubt. It's just so handy and easy to use!
     
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    I was, and still am, all for MSN Messenger. Yes, it has since gone the way of the dinosaurs but dang it I miss it amd all of its personalisation touches so. Just the GUI, the way it'd show what song you were playing in Media Player, set a custom background and window color, make your own emoticons and combined with that extension program that allowed you to create custom sounds, those were all the best.
     
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    Skype is definitely awesome! Most people I know use it so it's my primary means of instant messaging to keep up with everyone. I also use Trillian to chat with my boyfriend and best friend in real life.

    Though nothing will ever really beat MSN so agreeing with Reckless. It was really customizable and overall a pleasure to look at, much more so than Skype. I didn't have to glance over to the side to be able to tell who was saying what since all Skype messages are formatted in the same way.
     
  14. Lucy

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    I use Skype, even though I haven't been happy with it since Microsoft acquired it. My friends use it and it's a convenient way to chat with my family other than by phone, so I keep using it. Also used to go on AIM, but all my friends on it either went to Skype or don't talk to me anymore on it so I don't use it anymore.
     
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    I use Oovoo and Tango to chat with friends.
     
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    Let's be completely original and say Skype... Whoops :P It's true though, my Skype is always on, I never close it. It's easy to use, and there really isn't anything I dislike about it. Yay for Skype!
     
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    Before I was introduced to Skype by my fellow members at ZU, I would usually use yahoo or aol IM. During the time it was a more convenient way of messaging (10 years ago) and I didn't really have much use of using it other than talking to family.

    Now, like everyone else, I use Skype. Its more reliable and has more mechanics that makes it more fun to use.
     
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    I used to use MSN all the time but now I'm using Skype as my main instant messenger program. I was always a fan of MSN until they merged with Skype. I'll forever miss MSN though.
     
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  19. JirachiWish

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    My primary instant messenger is AIM. I know it seems like nobody uses it anymore but I'm on it all the time, haha. Skype annoys me when it refuses to close, and I prefer chatting on a web site than on a messenger installed on my computer. :)

    Also, I get random people with creepy usernames trying to add me on Skype XD
     
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    Skype is the new msn
     
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