A way to see who's been reading my away messages in AIM? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

iNk · 07-13-2004, 06:21 PM

Like the title reads, I would like to know if there is a way to find out who has been reading my away message in AOL Instant Messenger. I currently use Aimutation (Version 1.2) but I am not aware of any plugins which allow me to do this. So exactly what programs/plugins can I use that will have this option?

bryan2766 · 07-14-2004, 02:59 AM

I don't think that's possible, but you can have a profile where it lists people who read it, but they have to click a link.

Woody182 · 07-14-2004, 08:29 AM

I am pretty sure it's not possible

Pragma · 07-14-2004, 05:27 PM

It is possible, to some degree. When someone gets info on you to see your away message, they query your computer for the away message (it's not like you store the away message on AOL's server).

However, if you're sniffing the network traffic and notice your away message going out, you'll be hard pressed to figure out who owns that IP address.

The better answer: you can tell if/when someone gets your away message, but not necessarily who.

Disclaimer: the above research was done using Trillian, not AOL's AIM client.

iNk · 07-16-2004, 02:09 PM

^^^That's what I figured, Pragma and thanks for the info. I did happen to come across a post on another message board which led me to:

http://www.miranda-im.org/

Apparently Miranda is a client similiar to Trillian. It has a plugin that you can download which enables you to see who's reading your away messages. Well long-story-short, I downloaded, installed and could not get it to work. I was kinda in a rush though but maybe when I have time I'll sit down and try to figure it out. Just thought I would pass the info on incase anyone was intrested.

07-13-2004, 06:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
iNk Insane	A way to see who's been reading my away messages in AIM? Like the title reads, I would like to know if there is a way to find out who has been reading my away message in AOL Instant Messenger. I currently use Aimutation (Version 1.2) but I am not aware of any plugins which allow me to do this. So exactly what programs/plugins can I use that will have this option?

07-14-2004, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Woody182 Crazy Location: Near Chicago, IL	I am pretty sure it's not possible __________________ If I fall in love, will you forgive me? If I lose my way, will you choose me? If I change my mind, will you change me? -Smashing Pumpkins

07-14-2004, 05:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pragma I am Winter Born Location: Alexandria, VA	It is possible, to some degree. When someone gets info on you to see your away message, they query your computer for the away message (it's not like you store the away message on AOL's server). However, if you're sniffing the network traffic and notice your away message going out, you'll be hard pressed to figure out who owns that IP address. The better answer: you can tell if/when someone gets your away message, but not necessarily who. Disclaimer: the above research was done using Trillian, not AOL's AIM client. __________________ Eat antimatter, Posleen-boy!

07-14-2004, 02:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
bryan2766 Crazy Location: East Tenn	I don't think that's possible, but you can have a profile where it lists people who read it, but they have to click a link.

07-16-2004, 02:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
iNk Insane	^^^That's what I figured, Pragma and thanks for the info. I did happen to come across a post on another message board which led me to: http://www.miranda-im.org/ Apparently Miranda is a client similiar to Trillian. It has a plugin that you can download which enables you to see who's reading your away messages. Well long-story-short, I downloaded, installed and could not get it to work. I was kinda in a rush though but maybe when I have time I'll sit down and try to figure it out. Just thought I would pass the info on incase anyone was intrested.