you can block all private messages, voice talk requests, or webcam requests from people not on your buddy list by opening 'Options & Privacy' under 'Menu'?
you can see who is online by clicking on the 'Users Online' tab?
you can show this tips dialog box each time the program starts by checking the 'Show Tips at Startup' box below?
you can show the tips dialog by clicking on 'Tip of the Day' from the 'Help' menu?
you can have people view your webcam with their web browser through a special url? Click on 'Webcam' then 'Start My Webcam.' When your webcam starts, click on 'Go public'. The special url will be sent to the clipboard so it can be pasted anywhere.
you can automatically report a user for violations by clicking on the yellow exclamation button in the talk or message view window?
you can search profiles by age, gender, state, and country by going to the 'Profile' menu and clicking on 'Search Profiles'?
you get better exposure by uploading a picture? Just goto 'Profiles' then 'My Profile'. When you see your profile click on 'Update Picture'.
you can double click on a name on the chat room 'users in room' list to perform tasks like 'report a user'.
you can set yourself away by clicking on the hourglass. while away instant messages are recorded and you will NOT recieve voice requests or webcam requests.