What are the best platform of IM?

Skype is the most used instant messaging system right now. One of the very popular on demand apps and is used by many all over the world.

I got this picture from this link: http://www.macrumors.com/2013/03/07/skype-updates-ios-app-with-new-calling-experience-and-bug-fixes/

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Tencent qq is mostly used in China and it is used by millions of people over there.

I got this picture from this link: http://blog.gmeochina.com/?p=262

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Facebook Messenger is also very popular now because a lot of people in this world use Facebook today so it`s a good thing they have an Facebook Messenger/Chat for friends to communicate.  

I got this picture from this link:

http://www.imore.com/facebook-messenger-iphone-goes-20-includes-iphone-5-support







 
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 Also, there is iMessage by iPhone. This app is specifically used by iPhone lovers and not only you can iMessage for free with your fellow iPhone users, you can also FaceTime, a Face-to-Face conversation with friends.







 












I got this picture from this link: http://appadvice.com/appnn/2013/03/apple-faces-yet-another-security-issue-in-the-form-of-imessage-denial-of-service-attacks


How many people use IM a day?

A lot of people use instant messaging daily since it is available world wide as a form of communication. Our technology now-a-days works brilliantly. People all around the universe can talk on their computers or through their cellular devices with downloaded applications as long as their is Internet Access or free Wi-Fi. About 250 Million people use instant messaging today.

I got this picture is from the link below:
http://www.asiadigitalmap.com/2013/06/instant-messaging-3-0-the-new-communication-crew/

 

...Is Instant Messaging safe?

It can be safe if you know the person you`re talking to personally, it wouldn`t be safe if you met the person online. It also wouldn`t be safe if someone gets a hold of your conversation and reads it. You can also get a virus from Instant Messaging, and sometimes, these virus are not easy to get rid of. If you reveal your info to others online, they can steal your identity just like that.

Please watch this video. This young lady knew exactly what to do =)

I got this video from YouTube
Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03rL3wTqDkc
This video was uploaded on May 9, 2008

Canadian Centre for Child Protection Internet safety campaign. This child knows what to do. Does yours? www.protectchildren.ca

Parents, please educate your children while they are still young to not accept any friends request through their BBM, Tango, Viber or any applications if they do not know who they are accepting as a friend. It wouldn`t hurt to repeatedly advise our loved ones to always be safe and take precautions when it comes knowing who you are talking to.

IM History

 

Before the Internet became popular, a lot of people were already online. The major online services, such as America Online(AOL), Prodigy and CompuServe, were the main way that ordinary people could connect and communicate with each other online. Online services provide the actual interface that you use when you're connected to the service, which creates a targeted experience for users.

In the early 1990s, people began to spend more and more time on the Internet. Creative software developers designed chat-room software and set up chat rooms on Web servers. In a chat room, a group of people can type in messages that are seen by everyone in the "room." Instant messages are basically a chat room for just two people.­

 

Instant messaging really exploded on the Internet scene in November 1996. That's when Mirabilis introduced ICQ, a free instant-messaging utility that anyone could use. ICQ, shorthand for "I seek you", uses a software application, called a client, that resides on your computer. The client communicates with an ICQ server whenever you are online and the client is running.
 

In 1997, AOL, considered the pioneer of the online community, gave its users the ability to talk in real time with each other through chat rooms and instant messages. In June 1998, AOL acquired Mirabilis and ICQ.

The ICQ model is the basis for most instant-messaging utilities on the market today. In the next section we'll examine how these services work.

I got all this information from this website, please click on the link below.

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-messaging/instant-messaging1.htm

The *BAD* Things

Instant Messaging was often used as a substitute for other forms of communications, such as phone calls, emails, face-to-face conversations. Using instant messaging led to more conversations on the computer but conversations are more brief.

One of the most common pitfalls that comes with IM is grammar and spelling errors. It is a more informal platform of communication, so really, no one is expecting perfection. a few errors may not cause concern, but consistently making grammar errors and use of sloppy words, especially in business may cause people to question your credibility.


Furthermore...
- Not formal
- Cannot see the person`s body language or person`s facial expressions
- Potentially get a virus from other`s you are talking to
- Messages can be delayed, sometimes for hours
- Can be addicting and you waste tons of time using it (Unproductive)

The *GOOD* Things

Instant Messaging is one of the fastest and easiest ways to communicate with Family and Friends all over the world, anytime and anywhere. It is beyond cool and a lot of people are using it. Sometimes, face-to-face meetings and more formal communications are what is needed – but IM can help in these other ways:

 

• Connects in a simply and easy way to chat with people worldwide
• Its very instant and convenient as oppose to emailing where you cannot get an immediate reply
• IM also prove its worth as an alternative to long distance telephone services for people who need to communicate with clients in real time.
• Many IM platforms are free to use and there are no minute charges.
• Instant messaging allows users to control how and when they communicate with others. The technology gives people the ability to flag their availability or to postpone responses before they engage in a more intrusive way of communication.
• Its fun and easy to start a group discussion. It can be for planning a get together with friends or planning an event for a friend's birthday.
• Some IM like "WeChat", "Whats App", "Tango", ChatOn", and many more apps have the ability to transfer pictures, voice chat and even files right on the spot.
• Many popular IM`s requires to have you create your own username and password account.
• IM is great for users that would like to chat with their Friends and Family as it gives them control over who has access to their details
• When you get pictures and video messages on your cell phone, you can also transfer them to your laptops or tablets

 



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What I`m going to be talking about in the next couple of weeks...


Hello My fellow bloggers/readers,

The topic that I chose will be about Instant Messaging. I am going to be posting information, uploading pictures and will be posting interesting videos regarding "Instant Messaging".

 
I will be talking about:
 

1. The advantages and disadvantages of Instant Messaging
2. History of Instant Messaging and how it all started
3. Is Instant messaging safe?
4. How many people use instant messaging a day?
5. What are the best platform of IM?
 

I am going to provide you useful tips and all the ins and outs when it comes to Instant Messaging. Personally, I use instant messaging to talk to my friends and Family. The ones I use is mostly “Facebook Messenger”, “What`s App” and “Blackberry Messenger”. These 3 applications are by far the best ones that have worked out perfectly for me and have no problems with it. I will be sharing with you more on how Instant Messaging really works and what are the best way to use them safely and properly.