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Disturbing Change

Late yesterday, I was online on AOL checking my e-mails. I often do, Law and Order Man comes online around that time in Pensacola and we can grab a quick chat.

Only Instant Messaging didn’t show up on my screen. I took care of business, and went on to other things. We don’t chat every day, just when we can.

Today, I noticed again – I don’t have AIM. I have a couple other ways to check in online, so I tried them. No AIM. Finally, I tried iChat, which also logs into AIM. It showed me logged in, it also showed no contacts.

My other AOL entry route didn’t show the Buddy Screen, even when I asked it to repeatedly.

I am hoping this is a little AOL glitch, temporary.

You don’t think Instant Messaging is being blocked in Kuwait, do you?

July 2, 2008 - Posted by | Blogging, Communication, Community, ExPat Life, Family Issues, Interconnected, Kuwait, Living Conditions |

8 Comments »

  1. I had troubles logging in to AIM as well yesterday. I guess it’s just their glitch because I am logged in today and it’s working perfectly fine.

    kinano's avatar Comment by kinano | July 2, 2008 | Reply

  2. When I read your message, I logged on again, and now it seems to be back. BEfore, where AIM comes automatically, was some Blockbuster ad. But it’s all OK now!

    intlxpatr's avatar Comment by intlxpatr | July 2, 2008 | Reply

  3. I wont be surprised if they blocked it!

    Amu's avatar Comment by Amu | July 2, 2008 | Reply

  4. Yeh, Amu, that was my first concern, too, but sometimes I can be overly paranoid. Hope your blogger gathering is a big success and a lot of fun. šŸ™‚

    intlxpatr's avatar Comment by intlxpatr | July 2, 2008 | Reply

  5. Amu took the words right out of my mouth šŸ™‚ try using http://www.meebo.com i always used it at work when msn n yahoo were blocked.

    Elijah's avatar Comment by Elijah | July 2, 2008 | Reply

  6. hey thanks…even if no one turns out which I am 99% sure hardly anyone will šŸ˜€ I am still on for it šŸ™‚

    Amu's avatar Comment by Amu | July 2, 2008 | Reply

  7. No idea.. its Greek to me!

    Ansam's avatar Comment by Ansam | July 2, 2008 | Reply

  8. I’ve never used meebo, Elijah. Thanks for the good info.

    Good luck, Amu!

    LOL, Ansam, me too.

    intlxpatr's avatar Comment by intlxpatr | July 3, 2008 | Reply


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