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I'm not sure why the private messaging apps in the US died off (MSN messenger, AIM, ICQ, etc). Was it because something like Facebook and Twitter appeared? I k
by chrischen 13y ago
I'm not sure why the private messaging apps in the US died off (MSN messenger, AIM, ICQ, etc).
Was it because something like Facebook and Twitter appeared? I know in China, without facebook, they continue to use private messaging apps like QQ and WeChat. But it seems the trend might be in all of Asia, even in places where facebook exists.
- nemothekid 13y agoIn the US, I'd have to guess it started with the T-Mobile Sidekick then continued with smartphones. Texting eventually became replaceable with messenger apps.
- chrischen 13y agoBut that can't be it either. Texting is prevalent in China as well.
- reustle 13y agoI'd say it is definitely because of sites like Facebook. Why bother getting peoples screen names for AIM when they're already on your Facebook contacts list?
- chrischen 13y agoJapan and Korea have Facebook and twitter (though I'm unaware of the penetration) yet they clearly still use apps like LINE.