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news:top_10_reasons_afternet_irc_is_better_than_im [2007/05/24 06:43] rleland |
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==== #2 Builds Trust ===== | ==== #2 Builds Trust ===== | ||
Nothing facilitates people building a trust relationship over the internet quite like IRC. Because of the inherent structure and culture on IRC, you can really get to know others and grow to be friends. Over time, regular IRCers grow large networks of people they know and trust. Try doing THAT over AIM! | Nothing facilitates people building a trust relationship over the internet quite like IRC. Because of the inherent structure and culture on IRC, you can really get to know others and grow to be friends. Over time, regular IRCers grow large networks of people they know and trust. Try doing THAT over AIM! | ||
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==== #1 Supports freedom to chat ===== | ==== #1 Supports freedom to chat ===== | ||
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- | AIM, YIM, MSN, etc are all run by corporations ultimately out to make a profit. They don't care about freedom of speech, freedom to gather, | + | AIM, YIM, MSN, etc are all run by corporations ultimately out to make a profit. They don't care about freedom of speech, freedom to gather, |
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