Nov 24 2008
MSN Messenger Etiquette
When I am on MSN messenger I noticed there are 2 kinds of people. One kind will actually look at your status and let that determine if they will IM you or not. Then there are others who also look at your status but don’t give a damn about it! Why do we have these options if so many people don’t understand them? This is why staying invisible and choosing who talks to you is sometimes better. Let’s go through the statuses one at a time.
- ONLINE: I’m online and am available to chat.
- BUSY: I’m around but I may not reply right away because I’m busy doing something else.
- BE RIGHT BACK: I’ve stepped away for a moment but I will be back soon. Don’t expect a reply until I get back.
- AWAY: I’m NOT in front of my computer right now. So I will not be replying.
- IN A CALL: This one is pretty self-explanatory. I’m on the phone, you’re going to have to wait.
- OUT TO LUNCH: Not in front of my computer. I’m eating so don’t bother me right now.
There are always those few friends on the list that just don’t seem to understand this concept. If someone sends me a IM and I’m set at away, do you think I will answer? No! I’m away for a reason 
. What makes me laugh is when someone will ask me a question, expecting a reply when I’m set at away. Then get mad because I’m apparently ignoring them. It used to get me so upset! Now I just ignore it. I figure, if you can’t read, that’s not my problem. Do your friends do this to you too? Or is it just the people I know? Maybe you’re one of the people that do it. If so, I need to ask you a question? Why? 
