When I am using Y IM, does my real name only appear to me or does it appear to whoever I am typing too as well
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when you add a contact, there is a screen which lets you decide how to display your name to the other user.  \n\nbe sure to delete your real name on this screen.  that's what i do.
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HEHEHEEH THAT'S FUNNY :) OOPS I MEANT THOSE THAT ASKED FOR YOUR SCREEN NAME
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depends where you mean.\n\nlike in here, you can change your nickname, so some people's name isn't their address. But like a messenger ID is their email ID
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your account is just your yahoo screen name i believe
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you need to have yahoo messenger open\nbut the name that shows here might not be the same
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Sounds like you are talking about the Display name that shows up on the other end as to who it is coming from. While in your Yahoo email click on Options towards the top right of the screen.\n\nAt the top Under General Preferences,Name and Email, From Name change it to how you would like it to show up.\n\nHope that helps
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If you gotta ask...no. IMs work with a chat host eg: yahoo! Instant Messenger (IM) AOL (AIM) and the like. You download these applications and set them up with a screen name that you have to let other people know so they can "talk" to you online. The program automatically lets you know when someone has written you. Hence the term INSTANT message. If you gotta ask that question, the answer is no.
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Seems there are quite a few people who are your namesakes out there. Just Google your name to see for yourself.
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Open your Yahoo Messenger. Click on messenger on upper left hand. Click on my contact details. Delete your Name & nick name. The default will now be your YM ID. If you want, change your nick and that is what your friends will see. Have a nice day chatting!
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1m 13, my AIM screenname is inluvnmemory33\nmy yahoo messenger sn is HearMeRawr33, and my e-mail address is elmo_is_my_baby_96@yahoo.com, i dont really use that one, its from when i was a kid, but i dont give my new one out because its has my full name in it, my name is emily
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There isnt, unfortunately.  But you can go to your preferences in IM and determine who is allowed to see you when online.
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sometimes it is there nickname. just add a @yahoo.com to the end. except in a few cases like mine i am actually seaturtle576@yahoo.com
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yep, whats your screenname?
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typically you type /msg personsnick your message
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I don't think you can hide your name, but if you go to the "My Q&A" webpage and click on "edit my info", you can choose to use another nickname (i assume you can choose one different from your yahoo! id).
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Usually you just click on thier name...but I don't know what does it say?
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On AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) you can type %n and it will fill in the person's screen name who is viewing it.  For example in an AIM profile you can put Hey %n! and when someone views it, it will fill in their screen name.