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When you are online and someone sends you an instant message, you will be instantly notified with an Instant Message dialog box. If this is the first time someone has tried to contact you and they are not on your Buddy List, you'll have to accept them before the Instant Messenger session can begin.

  1. Click on the check box beside Don't display this dialog again if you want to accept a message from anyone who sends one to you.

    1. Click on Yes if you want to begin the Instant Messenger conversation with the person sending it.

      OR

    2. Click on No to refuse the message.

    3. Click on the Block button to prevent that person from sending you messages again.

Warning Users

If someone is using profanity or other behavior that you find offensive, you can send them a warning. Every person has a warning level attached to their account represented by a percentage. If someone has been warned a certain number of times, their use of Instant Messenger will be restricted.

  1. Click on the Warn button . The Warn User dialog box will open , confirming that you want to send the warning.

  2. Click on the check box beside Warn anonymously if you don't want your identity revealed to the other person.

  3. Click on the Warn button . If you have chosen to warn them anonymously, their warning level will increase by 10 percent; otherwise , it will go up by 20 percent. A dialog box will open, confirming that their warning has been sent.

  4. Click on OK , and you'll return to your Instant Messenger session.

    Caution  

    If somebody warns you, it is a good idea to end the conversation ”they can continue warning you for every message you send them.

Blocking Users

An occasion may arise when you want to prevent someone from sending instant messages to you. Instant Messenger has a feature that allows you to block certain people from accessing you.

  1. Click on the Block button in the Instant Message window. A dialog box will appear, confirming that you are about to block that user.

  2. Click on OK . That person will no longer be able to send you instant messages unless you unblock them. If they try to send you a message, they will get a dialog box informing them that you are not available.

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