shoutboxes... r like a way to im but can b a pain in the ass 2 use... slow.. i like yahoo myself for im... u earn points 2 get 2 next level... ppl give u point s by stoppin by and rating u... you can also get rated on ur pics... good 2 put a lot out there... u can get rated if ppl r a fan of urs... or if u request 2 b on their friend list and they accept...I think if u accept friends u need to stop bi when u can and give em a comment... i try to do fun stuff with the comments... anyhow... u give them points... ull b surprised how many ppl just stop bi rate u.. stuff like that... when u reach point levels u go up... Some ppl take it 2 the extreme.. want u to rate em... all that... but i have met some very kewl ppl out here... its fun... I will tell u more later... there are ways to get comments and that is a little confusing butt i will share sum of the secrets... hope this helps 4 a start and welcome...