alt Hacker NewsI never worry about presence in any form of chat. I don't care if people are there when I message them; it's up to them to pick up my messages at their convenience.
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esafak • yesterday at 3:36 PM
Presence is the defining feature of chat. Without it, you're using a forum.
Which is never if the person you messaged did not have a bouncer or their bouncer crashed.