Shoutbox

This option shows in MSN v7.0.0777 by following TOOLS/OPTIONS/SECURITY TAB. I currently have this option enabled but ut reveals my IP to the contact, so isn't it safer to have it disabled? If so, will it make communication with the contacts slower?

Yes, it's safer, no it probably won't make the conversation slower.

So what is the advantage of having a direct connection?

alegator don't make another thread about something that has already been discussed, at your own thread ...

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I'm just continuing the topic here as I think it's more relevant to this forum...sorry!

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Originally posted by alegator
it reveals my IP to the contact

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Which, by the way, is known by every server of every website you go to. Believe me when I say, just so long as you have a decent firewall and a good up to date AV, it doesn't matter who knows your IP address.

And the connect directly option is an attempt to improve reliability by reducing server load and sending messages directly to the contact.