[Debtags-devel] Debtags use case

[Sanghyeon Seo]

On 10/16/05, Erich Schubert <erich.schubert at gmail.com> wrote:
> Does IRC qualify as IM? Why not?

IRC doesn't qualify as IM, in popular usage of the word. Here's my try
at justifying it:

* IRC is more aimed at group conversation, while IM is more aimed at
one-to-one conversation.
* IRC nickname is not a fixed reference point (NickServ
notwithstanding), but IM ID usually is. For example, ICQ number is an
identity.
* IRC doesn't have buddy list. IM does.
* IRC have channels, with topic, op, etc. IM doesn't.

Point 3 and 4 can be considered as an elaboration of point 1.

Seo Sanghyeon