Instant Messaging Goes Graphical

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Friday September 17, 2004 @12:36AM from the but-i-like-hiding-behind-emoticons dept.

williampiv writes "For most of the millions of people around the world who regularly use instant messaging, the communications tool has largely been a text-only experience in which typed emoticons offer only minimal clues to someone's state of mind. The recent launch of two services -- a brand new, fully three-dimensional chat-room product known as IMVU, and AOL Instant Messenger's new 3-D SuperBuddy icons -- is putting the spotlight on a major shift by the leading IM providers toward making graphical avatars a fundamental personalization feature."

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Not suited for everything... by Sidicas · 2004-09-17 00:49 · Score: 5, Funny

"IMVU gives you the sense that you are in the presence of the person you are chatting with,"

Wow, that sucks. Now I'm not going to put any family members in my buddy list.
Re:Been There by killmenow · 2004-09-17 01:09 · Score: 5, Funny

SW:G? I thought a graphical, 3D chat environment was a coffee shop...or maybe a strip club if you want more graphics.