ICQ was once the biggest instant messaging service back in the 90s. It used to be the default IM in most net cafes until it was slowly replaced by YM. Not sure what happened but it just faded away.
Besides, I no longer use IMs much these days (only recently found out that ICQ originally meant “i seek you” so the IM was aimed more like an avenue for meeting dates/friends).
For the last decade or two, ICQ tried to evolve and was positioning itself to be like Skype. And for some time, it was In the Philippines, Yahoo took over most of the leadership in web properties including instant messaging.
I guess that’s how trends come and go. Is there anyone out there still actively using ICQ?
Twitter: killrfillr
says:
heard of it too..but never really used it
ICQ#15867440, I still do go online once in a while.
trying to remember my ICQ no. back in 1999 caused me to have a headache right now. i wasn’t really interested in it until my then new girlfriend created an account for me.
my cousin met his wife through ICQ. when they both learned they’re from our province, my cousin went back here from Singapore and a year later got married, thanks to ICQ.
if you have an ICQ account…
it seems you are not getting younger anymore… :P
lol ym owns
I used to!…gone are the days
It’s funny how people think those days, common numbers? Maybe their using a numeric keypad.
Twitter: pioutsource
says:
The porn guys use it.
“Uh-oh”!
Customized my YM to still scream uh-oh when a PM comes.
I’d like to think of it as the SuperNES of IM’s – not so relevant anymore, but a true vintage classic.
I was in awe of ICQ during the 90′s! I still remember my UIN!
I still think their logo is the best of all the IMs out there.
I’ve never used ICQ but yes it was really popular way back then. I was uber “manol” about messengers during the 90′s. hahaha
OMG! I missed ICQ! Haha. I cant even remember my ICQ number. The green leaves indicate that you are online! Haha. I am not soo into IM apps, but I love SameTime – this is what we use in our office. :)
can’t recall my icq number but i did have the manual that came with the free installation cd.