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		JBiserkov on Dec 29, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How Facebook Keeps Messenger from Crashing on New ... >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 on Dec 29, 2018 [–]

Hmmm... I thought the I in IM refers to the fact that the message is SENT instantly.

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