[allmike]

Originally Posted by spunkywho

well yeah. But there isn't always a mean intent behind it --- just lack of sensitivity, I suppose.

Well i don't think any stalker intension want to be mean in first place or is it?. Whatever, if u feel that person is stalking u, then its better idea to get rid of him/her..

I agree with you that people should just say that they are busy. Unfortunately, not everybody is sensitive enough to 'get it'. So, the block feature might be vital in some cases.

Yes block feature is best option, especially when u had enough of that person and got nothing further do with him/her.

[UKjovi]

Originally Posted by Becky

And THAT is why I hate Instant Messengers and have hidden status on every board I use that allows it. Some people can't understand or won't accept that being online does not mean I'm always in the mood to have a conversation or that I might show up online but it doesn't mean I'm sitting at my computer. I may be flitting back and forth doing something else and merely have the window open.

Becky

Same here i have the pC on but oftern i'll be answering the phone or looking at a machine so i just find it easier to hide off line . its just easier

[spunkywho]

Originally Posted by allmike

Well i don't think any stalker intension want to be mean in first place or is it?. Whatever, if u feel that person is stalking u, then its better idea to get rid of him/her..

hmm, that is a bit harsh, don't you think? I agree that no stalker ever thinks they are doing anything wrong or hurtful, but I have lots of patience before I get rid of friends

Yes block feature is best option, especially when u had enough of that person and got nothing further do with him/her.

nope, in that case I'd just remove the person. I am very selective of who is on my messenger to begin with, so I don't think I'll get into that situation. Blocking is useful only for the people that don't understand busy signs lol.

Originally Posted by Becky

And THAT is why I hate Instant Messengers and have hidden status on every board I use that allows it. Some people can't understand or won't accept that being online does not mean I'm always in the mood to have a conversation or that I might show up online but it doesn't mean I'm sitting at my computer. I may be flitting back and forth doing something else and merely have the window open.

Becky

and sometimes I will be available to talk to certain people and not others... no bad intent whatsoever, but if my best friend needs to talk, I'll be here - but I won't be having any conversations about the weather --- difficult concept for some

[UKjovi]

hey hows the weather

[spunkywho]

Originally Posted by UKjovi

hey hows the weather

:P

can't see right now - too dark.

[Kathleen]

Originally Posted by Becky

And THAT is why I hate Instant Messengers and have hidden status on every board I use that allows it. Some people can't understand or won't accept that being online does not mean I'm always in the mood to have a conversation or that I might show up online but it doesn't mean I'm sitting at my computer. I may be flitting back and forth doing something else and merely have the window open.

Becky

I'm with Becky here. I have a 15 year old daughter who has a million IM friends - and most of them know me. If they see I'm online they want to chat and sometimes when I'm at my computer I just want to work.
I never used the invisible feature on this board until last fall when the file sharing forum mess got so intense. A certain person who shalll reman nameless would send nasty pms if I was visible. I finally resorted to logging in as invisible for awhile until the flap died down.

Kathleen