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Because a lot of people are not like you. If someone saw that I read their message they might immediately expect a response, and be left wondering why it took h
by moreira 8y ago
Because a lot of people are not like you. If someone saw that I read their message they might immediately expect a response, and be left wondering why it took hours to get back to them (and react negatively to the delay). Not everyone treats messaging as the async thing it is.
- JBiserkov 8y ago>Not everyone treats messaging as the async thing it is. But, but, but, it says 'instant messaging' right in the name. You should reply the _instant_ you get MY message! Unfortunately some people have the same attitude even towards email...
- bookofjoe 8y agoHmmm... I thought the I in IM refers to the fact that the message is SENT instantly.