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4 IM-Level Options in AIM Mail

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Ignore a Buddy in AIM Mail
4 IM-Level Options in AIM Mail

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While using AIM in AIM Mail, users have four, IM-level options and controls you can use to reduce unwanted IMs and make your session more efficient.

How to Ignore a Buddy in AIM Mail

To ignore an AIM Buddy just for a session while signed in to AIM Mail, launch an IM, click the drop-down menu next to their screen name and click "Ignore." This feature blocks any IM sent by this user for the duration of your time in AIM Mail.

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