HELLO & WELCOME

[John Donovan]

This used to be absolutely HUGE in Romania about eight years ago, especially for those looking to hook up online. In fact, that was quite the operation: you would first join an IRC room, and find someone interesting over there, then you'd ask for their "mess" ID, and then you'd chat with them. Of course, the phrase "A/S/L PLS" was used quite a lot. xD

Hook-ups aside, it used to be a great way of talking to friends abroad, as it provided both audio chat and video chat.

Did anyone else try this out during its golden age?

[Sunflogun]

I recall the IRC times, I was super happy to be talking to someone in the internet, and now things have evolved to another levels.

[John Donovan]

I recall the IRC times, I was super happy to be talking to someone in the internet, and now things have evolved to another levels.

Isn't it a bit crazy to think how fast we've evolved technologically, especially in the last two decades alone? We've gone from really slow speeds and text chat only to fantastic speeds and high-definition video and audio chatting. I look to the future and can't really imagine where we'll be in another 10 or 20 years.

[bluegreen]

I recall the IRC times, I was super happy to be talking to someone in the internet, and now things have evolved to another levels.

Isn't it a bit crazy to think how fast we've evolved technologically, especially in the last two decades alone? We've gone from really slow speeds and text chat only to fantastic speeds and high-definition video and audio chatting. I look to the future and can't really imagine where we'll be in another 10 or 20 years.

Yes true story, the technology evolves really fast. Principally the technology related to computers! You can test everything and do whatever you want because if you fail there aren't people dependant on your results :P and if you are developing cars, for example, you need to go slow and test everything eh eh
I have one thing to say: Holographic Calls is not that far away ;)

[nytegeek]

Actually there are a lot of people dependent on the results when developing computer technology. Medical applications of the technology are a primary example. The fact that it expands so rapidly and pervades into almost every facet of life for many means that people are very dependent on results. Communications are no exception to this.

[suegiplaye]

I recall the IRC times, I was super happy to be talking to someone in the internet, and now things have evolved to another levels.

Isn't it a bit crazy to think how fast we've evolved technologically, especially in the last two decades alone? We've gone from really slow speeds and text chat only to fantastic speeds and high-definition video and audio chatting. I look to the future and can't really imagine where we'll be in another 10 or 20 years.

I still see people trying to message me with Yahoo Messenger, but they are usually from other countries, and I am just like yuck! That is so 10 years ago!

[nytegeek]

Instant Messengers for the desktop are in decline in general because of better VoIP options and mobile device messaging options. That said, those of us that work from home on our computers often find use in services like yahoo messenger still so don't discount them entirely just yet.

[Sunflogun]

I don't know if they are in decline, but one thing is for sure, there are dozens of voice alternatives using voice. For those just want to text skype is a good option as well as for image, so that's why it has so much success.

[jamesbonner]

Actually I didn't use Yahoo! Messenger a lot as I've used Windows Live Messenger lol basicly it's the same Idea, you need to get someone Hotmail email and Add him to your contacts list, we were able to text chat, video calls etc ... it was much fun and I really miss those days :(

[Tanawan]

I did not know about this of Roamania. But i can't remember the last time i used this. I think skype is a great option nowadays. The old windows live messenger it is easy and has quality. I like very much.

[fatema]

To he honest, I've never used Yahoo Messenger before. Yahoo is a really good website, so I'm guessing there messaging is pretty good too! You won't lose anything just trying! You got to at some point just go for stuff. If it's anything like Facebook messenger, then get it! Why not take a shot, it might end up being the best messenger app you've used. If you do end up trying it, let us know how it goes! (:

[bluegreen]

To he honest, I've never used Yahoo Messenger before. Yahoo is a really good website, so I'm guessing there messaging is pretty good too! You won't lose anything just trying! You got to at some point just go for stuff. If it's anything like Facebook messenger, then get it! Why not take a shot, it might end up being the best messenger app you've used. If you do end up trying it, let us know how it goes! (:

If it's like Facebook messenger I will have to pass it and search for other service like this. On my devices this app/service (Facebook Messenger) is really slow. In my opinion Facebook services and the site in general are not well optimised for old devices with less RAM and with a less powerful CPU thus my computer and mobile devices suffer a lot with the performance when running this app/this site!

[talk2me]

Yes, I was one of the happy customers of Yahoo messenger. Then technology is changing at the speed of thought. So nothing can survive for long. :)

[Snakevenom]

I remember using IRC quite a bit, yahoo messenger never caught on around where I live though. It's interesting to see how use of services like these vary from area to area. In one place they are very popular whereas in other places it is not.

[John Donovan]

I remember using IRC quite a bit, yahoo messenger never caught on around where I live though. It's interesting to see how use of services like these vary from area to area. In one place they are very popular whereas in other places it is not.

It certainly is really interesting! This also happens all the time with video games, especially in today's world. Asian countries tend to play strategy genres (and they are VERY good at them) such as Real Time Strategy or Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, while the Western world tends to go to shooter games for fun.

In Romania, Counter-Strike has always been king. *Bleep*, people are still playing the old 1.6 even today! It is true, however, that most have switched to Global Offensive.

As for VoIP services, I see that asian countries tend to use Teamspeak and Ventrilo over the others, and the rest of the world tends to use Skype.