Instant Messaging

[jacoby]

Is instant messaging still a thing? I used to use trillian, but haven't really in probably 2 years.

Is there something new people use, or is instant messaging pretty much dead?

[Brett]

In Australia it is fairly well down to Facebook only.

[Harteex]

Skype seems quite frequently used here (Sweden) as instant messaging, not just for calls.

I also use IRC

[Johnny]

I still use pidgin for instant messaging
Supports MSN (which is pretty much dead), XMPP (which means it supports Gmail & Facebook) and Skype (via a plugin).

[jacoby]

I saw a headset that said it was compatible with AIM today.

Made me laugh.

[Brett]

And made you come here to post..
Man that headset really took control of your life and emotions a fair bit!

[jacoby]

I come here every other day or so. I have a quick link for here in my favorites bar, and this topic was the most recent, so I saw it from the front page.

Also I still believe that one day this place will suddenly turn into a place reminiscent of the heyday of the Sonique forums.












OK, I'm lying I don't believe that.

[Brett]

We hope for that :p

[vaguely]

IM is still a thing, but you have to get an app and get behind their walled garden.
eg facebook, whatsapp, snapchat, kik, viber, etc