bronze Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Do any of you use it? Do any of you feel like adding me? Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I don't, but my 14 year old does, you could chat to him if you like karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 I would probably be arrested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I must admit he has more to say on MSN than real life unless he wants something of course, then I get all the research, who else has one, and the merits and negatives karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I used to be on it. = but my company re configured my computer and gave me vodafone 3g and I cant get on it any more as I have "to be over 18" to use it. I dont know whether to be cross that I cant use it any more or flattered that they think I am so young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 My girls spend all their spare time takling to the people thay have been with all day at school on MSN I don't use it,purely because I have to fight for computer time as it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 You could chat to my 17 year old son if you like. He barely more than grunts at home but spends hours on MSN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I'm nodding my head energetically and agreeing with all those of you commenting on teenagers and MSN. My 13 & 15 year olds spend hours (given 1/2 a chance) "chatting" on MSN, drives me crackers. What really gets me though is the fact that they'll be on the computer doing their homework or revision, whatever, and have MSN open at the same time, so that they're frequently interrupted by these annoying little beeps to say that someone's messaged them. How they concentrate on school work and carry out MSN conversations I have no idea I do know of several adults who MSN, but I'm afraid I don't, had a look at a couple of conversations, but didn't understand the abbreviations, so sadly concluded that I was probably a bit too old for it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 What really gets me though is the fact that they'll be on the computer doing their homework or revision, whatever, and have MSN open at the same time, so that they're frequently interrupted by these annoying little beeps to say that someone's messaged them. How they concentrate on school work and carry out MSN conversations I have no idea . Yep - we have banned MSN during homework, not that they take much notice In fact we have bought them each Laptops for their rooms (no internet access up there) & homework is to be done on those now. Expensive solution though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I use MSN at school to messenger other staff on different sites or the secretarty i share an office with - its great! Esp if a PC crashes during a lesson - i just msn the techies and they remote in and fix it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainboarddude Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 i have msn (i'm 15) and i hardly ever use it, it is so boring because no-one ever has anything to say other than "hi, wot hav u bn doin", i'd rather be outside with the chickens to be honest. p.s. this makes me sound like a grumpy old man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 i have msn (i'm 15) and i hardly ever use it, it is so boring because no-one ever has anything to say other than "hi, wot hav u bn doin", i'd rather be outside with the chickens to be honest.p.s. this makes me sound like a grumpy old man No Mat, it makes you sound mature & responsible I am sure you could teach my girls a thing or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 i have msn (i'm 15) and i hardly ever use it, it is so boring because no-one ever has anything to say other than "hi, wot hav u bn doin", i'd rather be outside with the chickens to be honest.p.s. this makes me sound like a grumpy old man No! I think most people here will be rejoicing at your post. Someone who makes up their own mind, is independent and doesn't just follow the crowd! Well done you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 I use it as a cheap alternative to international phonecalls. It meant I could keep in touch with my friend who was in afghanistan and will soon be using it to talk to my parents when they move to Kosovo. It's also a good way of talking to or getting advise from people who you don't know well enough to speak to on the phone etc. I remember my Dad complaining about phonebills. I suppose we can be thankful that kids now use a cheaper alternative to winge at each other about their parents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I love it! I use it at work too Em... usually to summon help when a dear child kicks off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I love it! I use it at work too Em... usually to summon help when a dear child kicks off.... I have an alarm for that - thank God! The secretary is great and usually sends me a msg 5 mins before break telling me she is making me a coffee and has raided the biscuit tin too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I'll add you bron-makes me look more popular Shall I PM you my addy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 Yeah I'll pm you mine now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I use it but not very often - it's great as I can see straight away if my nephews in Canada, or my grandson in Bolton are on line. It's one way of talking to them, even though I am probably an embarrassment to them! Well, if they won't ring me, what choice do I have?? My son (15) is on it most of the time and seems to have a huge list of friends, we have to share a PC at present so it's a bit of a pain. On our old system (his in the bedroom, mine in the dining room) I'd message him to ask if he wanted a cup of tea or to tell him lunch was ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I use it to talk to my Mum every day via a webcam. My brother bought us both webcams for Christmas to save on our phone bills . I haven't added anyone else as I do so many PMs to friends on various forums that I'd never get away from the computer if I was on MSN as well ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I added you Bron Was trying to PM you to give you my msn addy but it won't let me-says invalid session please resubmit, or something like that, so I will send it to you in an email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Spooky topic - we have just set up accounts for all - Joe has been slowly tapping ( he's only 5 ) responses to his older cousin in herts, who he could also see on the webcam. OH has ordered us a webcam - Joe was so impressed when his cousin waved in response to a typed request. Ben and Joe will learn quickly with the keyboard, and also can work out what to type back .. once they have read a message . In that way its pretty good educationally ...... me, I am just about keeping up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 All this talk about MSN and long distance chatting has got me thinking. I've got to admit I'd kind of dismissed it as a teenage thing but, I am grateful that our phone bills are manageable as my 2 chat to their m8s (just to prove I am familiar with a tiny, weeny bit of text speak ) on MSN instead of the telephone But I've been investigating Skype for when hubby leaves me in February and we'll be needing to communicate a lot............. but can you MSNers tell me, would MSN & webcam be easier +/or better than Skype? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Not sure what the sky thingy is ... MSN is free ... and if u both have a webcam, will work a treat I suppose ...... the youngsters are prob better to advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinsa Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Skype is BRILLIANT and has the benefit of being able to use it like a normal telephone call rather than having to type on MSN. A lot of my international uni friends use it to keep in contact with friends and family. If you both use skype over the internet, it's free or it offers v cheap international phone calls if you only have skype at your end! As for MSN, to get back on topic. I used to use it A LOT as a teenager which although was a pain as it meant no one could ring our house (the good old days of dial up) but at least it wasn't costing my mum a fortune in phone calls! Now we use facebook although that isn't an instant messaging service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
