I have joined ICQ for over a year now, and there is rarely one day which I dont log on, even just to say hi to all my friends on there. It is just the best communication channel available now, for meeting old friends, finding new ones, just finding someone who may share your interests, or meeting someone from the other side of the world, or even just to find something to waste your time on when youre bored.
Included in its many functions is messaging service, SMS, e-mail, files transfer, chat, and searching of over 10 million people all over the world whom most are very willing to chat to you of exactly anything you want. Theres no charge, no disclosure requirement, nothing, your privacy is wholly secure, but one word of warning. Chatting here is a highly addictive activity, so beware of being hooked! Hope to see you there soon!