Chat - ICQ

I found the initial set-up of this particular application alittle bit frustrating at first. As you get bombarded with information overload - i.e. games, chat, forums, dating, products, more products, greetings blah blah blah...etc...

I tend to like my information, options short and sweet. I also guess anyone who would not be familiar with this form of online communication may feel the same??? So in order to feel confident in using ICQ you may want to make your-self familiar with the site too?

Anyway, ICQ as a form of communication (real-time text) is great, if and when the person (s) is there to communicate/chat with?

I sometimes use this form of communication to keep in contact, gain information with people overseas, as it's heaps cheaper then the phone.

Also being able to have, as an option, multiple, differing conversations occurring simultaneously can be very handy.