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 Entzauberung
Joined: 2/12/2009
Msg: 1
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Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.

It is not surprising users continue to post questions about the IM service, because they are instructed to use it.

As the IM service has been discontinued I respectfully suggest that references to the IM service scattered throughout the website be edited.

For example, from
http://forums.plentyoffish.com/datingPosts405843.aspx


British Columbia forum rules
Each part of this site has a purpose, if you want to message a lot of people and talk to others use the IM and message functions of this site.


On the "My Matches" page:

Last 10 people to check their mail, in your state. IM User= Instant Message a user online right now.



Perhaps other users can point out where else such references exist, so admin can take of all of them in one editing session.
 *mandrake*
Joined: 9/19/2006
Msg: 2
Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 8/8/2009 7:24:13 PM
whenever I go to who has me on their favs list, the IM feature still shows up on all the ones online.
 late™
Joined: 1/9/2005
Msg: 3
Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 8/8/2009 8:12:58 PM
Good point, makes sense -



It took 53 threads and 8 or so months to have Sex and Sexuality spelled correctly - buying a lottery ticket might have better odds :) / ToB
 Mizz Demeanor
Joined: 4/28/2008
Msg: 4
Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 8/9/2009 8:51:02 AM
And another....

When editing your profile:

View Your Profile HERE
To hide your profile from others click here
Hiding your profile disables many things such as the Instant Messenger.


Thanks ToB....nothing on the lottery ticket....you owe me a buck!

~mizz
 late™
Joined: 1/9/2005
Msg: 5
Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 8/9/2009 9:07:51 AM
It took 53 threads and 8 or so months to have Sex and Sexuality spelled correctly - buying a lottery ticket might have better odds :) / ToB


No! That can't be true! [/sarcasm]

I'm still kicking myself for pushing for the addition of the word "philosophy" in the science forum.
I swear, as God is my witness, I really did think people would make the contextual connection that
since science was there, the inclusion of the word philosophy meant, as defined by:
Epistemology

noun ~ Philosophy
the theory of knowledge, esp. with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion.


Not: [1]"What is the meaning of life...." type stuff.

My bad.

I'd lobby for the switch to, "Science/Epistemology", but that would probably mean 53+ threads of:
"waht meens Epistallovame?"

[1] ~ 42
 Entzauberung
Joined: 2/12/2009
Msg: 6
Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 8/9/2009 11:36:58 AM
Trapped

It took 53 threads and 8 or so months to have Sex and Sexuality spelled correctly - buying a lottery ticket might have better odds :) / ToB

We need to start somewhere, don't we?
One done, 52 to, and 8 months to go.... maybe.

Nice to see other people listing more references to the IM service.
 Mizz Demeanor
Joined: 4/28/2008
Msg: 7
Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 8/15/2009 5:30:23 PM
And some more…..

Men’s Top Ten Favorite Ways to Have Someone Flirt with Them

1. Displays concern for him, his feelings and well being
2. Talks about things he likes or dislikes, making comments and showing interest
3. Shows him your a daring or mischievous side
4. Sends him special/cute email messages
5. Shares jokes or amusing anecdotes with him
6. Compliments him on his screen name, attitude, personality and appearance
7. Makes an effort to contact him in some form most every day
8. Sends instant messages when he and you are online at the same time
9. Discusses seriously the traits he desires in a partner
10. Uses suggestive language in online conversations with him

&

Women’s Top Ten Favorite Ways to Have Someone Flirt with Them
1. Talks about things she likes or dislikes, making comments and showing interest
2. Displays concern for her, her feelings and well-being
3. Shares jokes or amusing anecdotes with her
4. Compliments her on her screen name, attitude, personality and appearance
5. Sends her special/cute email messages
6. Makes an effort to contact her in some form most every day
7. Sends instant messages when she and you are online at the same time
8. Discusses seriously the traits she desires in a partner
9. Shows her your daring or mischievous side
10. Emails her greeting cards, gifts, pictures songs or fun attachments

~mizz
 Entzauberung
Joined: 2/12/2009
Msg: 8
Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 8/26/2009 9:24:06 AM
As was posted on http://forums.plentyoffish.com/12169123datingPostpage25.aspx
Msg 617 & 618


There is a line, "Last 10 people to check their mail, in your state. IM User= Instant Message a user online right now.", on the top of photos after I've clicked the link, "My Matches".



Noticed another area that mentions the now-defunct Instant Messenger: Profile > Edit

If a profile is hidden, the message will say "Hiding your profile disables many things such as the Instant Messenger. "
 Entzauberung
Joined: 2/12/2009
Msg: 9
Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 11/21/2009 6:09:50 PM
I found another reference which should be edited/removed

http://www.plentyoffish.com/suggestions_v2.aspx

Under "Find Tech Support Here" there is a link "Instant Messenger Help" (which links to http://www.plentyoffish.com/faq.aspx#IMhelp )
 trappedonbayst
Joined: 1/3/2005
Msg: 10
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Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 11/21/2009 6:50:24 PM
^^^^^^
what? - remove external IM search bait?

Surely you jest
 OTTO BONN
Joined: 4/20/2006
Msg: 11
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Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 11/21/2009 8:24:00 PM
Well, at least the Help has been edited to indicate IM has been discontinued.

From: http://www.plentyoffish.com/faq.aspx#IMhelp http://www.plentyoffish.com/faq.aspx#19
Instant Messenger Help

How Do I Message Other Users?

Plentyoffish doesn't have an IM.
 smartypants24
Joined: 8/3/2009
Msg: 12
Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 11/21/2009 10:20:13 PM
It (IM User) also shows up under the thumbnails of users who are online in the message history page
 Entzauberung
Joined: 2/12/2009
Msg: 13
Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 2/15/2010 8:07:50 PM
Good news!! Earlier this month we saw progress on this issue.

On the page "Users That Have You On Their Favorites List" previously showed "Instant Message" for any member on that page that is online.

Now it more appropriately shows "Online Now" status of such member that is logged in.

Keep up the good work Admin (but don't stop now please).

Among other above and aforementioned issues still outstanding, we still have have the caution when you hide or have hidden your profile:


Hiding your profile disables many things such as the Instant Messenger.
 markus
Joined: 3/27/2001
Msg: 14
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Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 2/25/2010 7:59:18 PM
I'd never seen this thread before, i removed both references.
 Entzauberung
Joined: 2/12/2009
Msg: 15
Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 2/25/2010 8:10:04 PM
Admin

Thanks so much.

One reference remains; from my message #9 above.

http://www.plentyoffish.com/suggestions_v2.aspx

Under "Find Tech Support Here" there is a link "Instant Messenger Help"

(which links to http://www.plentyoffish.com/faq.aspx#IMhelp )

There are 4 columns of links.
The top of the 3rd column has "Instant Messenger Help" in green colour.
 andover1111
Joined: 12/2/2009
Msg: 16
view profile
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Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 4/2/2010 5:59:42 AM
My "your profile is hidden" message still warns me that IM is disabled. Does that mean I'll enable IM if I un-hide?
 GotAHubCapDiamondStarHalo
Joined: 10/25/2009
Msg: 17
Remove references to IM because it has been discontinued.
Posted: 4/2/2010 3:28:43 PM
Yes. My inbox still has message

Your profile is hidden, instant messaging is disabled, no user can find you in search results. Unhide Profile Now!
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