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#122607 - 2004-07-11 09:07 PM Icon confusion
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just a silly question...

What is the significance of the * icon that appears infront of some peoples
names in the 'Whos online' screen?

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#122608 - 2004-07-11 09:15 PM Re: Icon confusion
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Thats the ICQ icon, which means they are ICQ online or offline and appears if you specify an ICQ ID in your profile. This feature is very useful if one is an ICQ user, and don't have anyone to talk to because all your buddies are on MSN.
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#122609 - 2004-07-11 09:18 PM Re: Icon confusion
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Thanks,

That explains why it's not associated with moderators or anything else obvious.

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#122610 - 2004-07-11 09:20 PM Re: Icon confusion
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Ja, Kent is the only ICQ mod. The rest of us are on MSN.
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#122611 - 2004-07-11 09:30 PM Re: Icon confusion
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My only problm with MSN is all the spam. Honestly how long do they think you 'manhood' can get!

I still use it (MSN), but not much.

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#122612 - 2004-07-11 09:32 PM Re: Icon confusion
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What spam? We're talking Messenger... no spam coming through.
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#122613 - 2004-07-11 09:40 PM Re: Icon confusion
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You've never had random messages from spam bots? They just pop up at any time.

They are usually from a female name with a web link. I just blocked the senders.

maybe it's because my hotmail address is short and starts with an 'a' that the bots find me quickly.

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#122614 - 2004-07-11 09:52 PM Re: Icon confusion
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Just set your "Only people on my Allow List can see my status and send me messages" setting. Shouldn't get any spam with that.
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#122615 - 2004-07-12 04:41 AM Re: Icon confusion
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Hmmm... Amp, might be time for you to take a look at this posting if you get unwanted spam popups.

Tools and methods to protect your Windows System
http://www.kixtart.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB14&Number=120759

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#122616 - 2004-07-12 07:30 AM Re: Icon confusion
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ICQ? Sheesh I will have to remove the icon. I have not used it in a hundred years.

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