A programme, usually downloadable for free, that allows people to chat in real-time. Many have integrated features such as file sending, two player games, pictures and drawing boards. They are basically an evolution of electronic mail that allows people to get closer to each other. The most popular IM programmes are aim, msn messanger, yahoo IM and icq
Internet contraction for In My Experience; Used to explain a statement that is based upon the life of, or the experiences of the speaker. More forceful than YMMV.
NooB:"So are the rules broken in this example of play?"
CovertWalrus:"IME the rules work fine even if they slow down the game a bit. But YMMV, some people think so."