I Am In An AIM Closet
I talked to hundreds of people on AIM when I ran Gizmodo, so I am sure I am on the long-lasting buddy lists. My AIM is 'lev2300;' has been for years. Since it's not the most descriptive nick in the world, I usually don't mind too badly when people politely ask me who I am (even though I think that it's sort of dumb).
Here is the conversation I just had on AIM. Bear in mind that I have no idea who this guy is or where or why we ever talked on AIM.
JaspWork: Jeff?
lev2300: Jasper!
JaspWork: is this Jeff?
lev2300: Well, no.
JaspWork: who is this?
JaspWork: I apologize, I am going through my AIM names. I wish I could adjust the screen names so I can remember who is who
lev2300: This is Joel Johnson.
JaspWork: how do I know you?
lev2300: Uhm.
JaspWork: are you from the forums?
lev2300: f;adlfkjasd;flk
lev2300: hi!
lev2300: If you don't know me, don't worry about it.
JaspWork: grrr well I do know you
JaspWork: I just need more info
JaspWork: I have way too many names on AIM. And I can't associate who is who
JaspWork: since we dont chat enough, so just trying to refresh myself.
JaspWork: help me out?
lev2300: Dude.
JaspWork: "lev2300" isnt clicking for me
lev2300: Don't you think if MY NAME doesn't click, you shouldn't worry about it?
JaspWork: Your probably right. I'm going to just delete you.
lev2300: Okay!
JaspWork: sorry about that, IM me again if you feel like coming out of your closet
Argh. I'm a miserable prick.

haha! I hate it when people do that! I can't remember how many times this happens and then people end the conversation implying that I'm a jerk??
lol, well, life goes on.