AOL Instant Msg Svc

[Juju]

Need opinions. A friend has invited me to join AOL Instant Messenger Service. This is a good friend. And when AOL is mentioned I generally shy away from it because AOL is so self restrictive. But I owe this friend full considertion.
Giving regular AOL their enjoyable due, what is the opinion of the Board regarding non-AOL users signing up for AOL IMS?
I am cable, IE5.5/OE5.5. For reference: http://www.aol.com/aim.

[glc]

AIM is a good service. Just review your settings carefully, especially ones relating to security and privacy.

[BlackHoleSun]

I agree with GLC in the security issue. Take care.

[Juju]

Thanx glc and BlackHoleSun - You have told me just whanted I needed to know. Appreciate you feed in.

[Xayd]

I've been using AOL instant messanger for awhile. Beats the hell outta ICQ. Strangely (coming from AOL anyways), the software for AIM is pretty small, simple, and quick.

I like it.

Xayd

[philmerrin]

I wouldn't touch AOL internet provision with a barge pole but AOL's Instant messenger, yep its the best around and bug free. I've used it for a year without a problem.

[Juju]

Do appreciate your replies. All info is always a plus.

[Omletteboy]

I haven't tried AOL, but I've been using ICQ since it came out. Haven't had any problems with ICQ. I still use 99b.