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[Anonymous]

The forum here is an excellent place to ask a question. However, that question should be one which truly is worthly of an intelligent answer. The "Stupid Question" thread is a worthly choice to ask any intelligent question. Questions which are posted in the Stupid Question thread usually receive a reply within 24 hours and that reply most generally comes from a person with the knowledge to correctly answer the question. The Stupid Question thread is most generally "On Topic" and supplies a wealth of information. It truly deserves viewing on a regular basis.

There is also another avenue which people may consider. The MSN Messenger or AOL AIM messaging services are available and many forum members have one of both. The "instant message" is used on an almost daily basis by many forum members and questions, stories, photos, etc., are exchanged between members. An instant message can provide an exchange of information between members and can serve to reduce many questions which might not truly deserve a "topic" to be posted in the forums. The download for either is free. Instant messaging not only can provide information but serves to foster friendships.

I prefer to "send" railroad photos by an instant messanger, they accompli***he task much quicker and the person receiving the photo "gets" it right then and can comment on it then. This has worked well for me and others.

The instant message services are a good place to ask a question, send or receive railroads photos, and make new friendships. Asking a question through an instant message not only can get you the information you seek but can keep the forum clear of many questions which (shall we say) shouldn't be posted in the first place.

This post is intended to encourage use of the Stupid Question thread and promote/foster friendships through the instant message systems. Try it (them) you might like it (them).

I currently use AOL AIM. You may instant message (IM) me on it. I am sure other forum members would be happy to talk with anyone, from the forums, who would like to "chat". I look forward to "chatting" with those who want to chat.

[Modelcar]

Jim, I have used IM many, many times...but not on here. Just never have. I have used it to communicate back and forth with family and friends and I believe it has improved in quality this past year somewhat. I have used it with keyboard and audio as well. In the past audio was excellent at times and other trys it was not so good. It may have improved too recently. I haven't tried that lately. I have never tried sending a photo over it so can't comment on that. I do have a video-cam and have used that to send my pic. as we're talking...It really goes on slow scan when doing that but never the less it is 'live".

[Anonymous]

Instant messanger is a great way to talk to new people that are farther way. I use it talk to fellow railfans from across the country. Right a freind from new york is sending me pics of an engine he detailed. Also saves on the long distance phone bill. My aol im is tjmcnasty745 s anyone feel free to im.though I've had to cut back because of school so I'm not on as much.
andrew

[Anonymous]

IM becomes very use full. If any of you want to talk to me on IM feel free to im me. My screen names are on the bottum. One thing though, my AOL sn is njmike6901.

[Anonymous]

i am currently only using AIM[:p] it is a great way to send photos and just talk without a topic[:D]
my AIM name is either ihateyouall7676 or tunnelmotor508 so feel free to IM me on weekends or after 4:00 on weekdays

[TrainFreak409]

I like using AIM, it can be helpful at times. Or, if you just want to talk.

I am HawkEyes650, and am usually on after 7:00pm.

~[8]~ TrainFreak409 ~[8]~

[railman]

someday I'll have one of those IM.