Since you're comparing to different types of IM's with both there own possebilities, pro's and cons (everything depends on user preferences) here I go in defence:
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Originally posted by GoD
Sorry i ment *User* Search engine aka "ICQ Whitepages" - This helps u meet new friends from all over the world and not just add someone u already know.
MSN Messenger has just the same:
http://members.msn.com/
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Originally posted by GoD
Spam filter filters msgs from users not on ur contact list.
In Messenger just thick "only people on my allowlist can send me messages", et voila, no spamfilter needed at all...
In short: both not valid arguments for pro's for ICQ...
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