AIM chat

[Alps]

A group of us enthusiasts have been getting together nightly on AIM.  The channel is "roads" - you don't need an invite, just join the chat room by name and you should find us there.  We're there right now, for example.  Come drop by!  (We don't just talk roads, so don't be disappointed if something like sports comes up.)

[froggie]

Out of curiosity, how is this any different than what used to go on with IRC?

[rawmustard]

Out of curiosity, how is this any different than what used to go on with IRC?

Just the server protocol is all. 

[SSOWorld]

and you can't be kicked

[SteveG1988]

How do i join using aim 7.5?

[rawmustard]

How do i join using aim 7.5?

You can basically join any AIM chat room by inviting your own screenname to whichever room you wish.

[Alps]

The IRC channels allowed kicking, banning, and setting of Ops (channel moderation).  That allowed chat there to be cliquey and exclusive.  There's no such protocol on AIM, which fosters a better experience in my opinion.

[Dr Frankenstein]

I can't join... I'm being redirected here instead:
http://help.aol.com/help/microsites/microsite.do?cmd=displayKCPopup&docType=kc&externalId=51135

Disregard this. I found how to.

[bugo]

*BUMP*

We need fresh fish, er I mean new blood.