I have IM-ed in the past. It is an effective tool when you are already working on the computer. I used it a lot in graduate school when I was CONSTANTLY on the computer. Since I spend most of my computer time at school I really shouldn't be instant messaging--just like most of the 23 Things.
After spending much time in the classroom as a English teacher the IMing lingo does not impress me. I think it is dumbing down our children who become too lazy to spell out entire words in assignments. It's a shame when I teacher has to preface continually that correct spelling is necessary for an assignment to be graded. It's the same with texting. Noone will ever get a job using such "lingo" on a job application. I think children and teenagers have a hard time differentiating what is appropriate.
As far as IM-ing overall, I think it's fine and has it's place.
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