How to Chat With People You Don't Know Using AOL Instant Messenger

If you're brave you can see who's in a chat room and Instant Message someone even if you don't know them. Don't be shy, give it a try. You can chat only with AOL members if you belong to AOL, not if you just downloaded AOL Internet Messenger.

Things You'll Need

• Internet Access
• Computers
• America Online

Instructions

1. Sign on to AOL.

2. Click People on the taskbar.

3. Click Find a Chat.

4. Click Who's Chatting.

5. Highlight a name.

6. Click Send Instant Message.

7. Type a message in the message window.

8. Click Send.

Tips & Warnings

• Non-AOL users can search for Instant Messenger users with common interests by choosing Find Buddy from the People menu. Once you have someone's name, you can invite him or her to chat if you want. (Choose Send Buddy Chat Invitation from the People menu.)

• Be careful not give out your real name or address to strangers you meet in a chat room.