I "might" use it but honestly I prefer to use one of the other services. I've noticed that some folks prefer MSN, others have a 'yen' for Yahoo, and some others like AIM (deviant MAC users especially). I like MSN for it's webcam/mic capability but I believe that AIM can host more people in a room at one time...the drawback is that once a chat has been established, newcomers have to be invited. And THAT means that they have to know who is actually IN the room so that they can ask for an invite. (But if we all have each other on our "buddies" list, it shows who is online and who isn't and it "rings bells, slams doors" etc. when people log on or off of AIM.) I think there is also mic capability with AIM but no camera. Of course you could always be in two different chats at the same time on two different programs so that's not necessarily a drawback.
The things I've noticed about the chat programs is this: it is far more "personal" than posts "back and forth" and there tends to be less "interpersonal fighting". There is also a "freer attitude and willingness to "speak up" when microphones are NOT used. Maybe someone who has studied social psychology can explain that one!
anyway...you asked!
