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August 2, 2008 at 7:04 pm #28308Holdem185Member
When I get back to my computer I notice my main screen name is not idle but all my other linked screen names are..I have the checkbox for others to see me idle checked..but I still dont go idle..How can I fix this problem?
August 2, 2008 at 9:37 pm #166994Jason DocMemberHoldem185;231820 wrote:When I get back to my computer I notice my main screen name is not idle but all my other linked screen names are..I have the checkbox for others to see me idle checked..but I still dont go idle..How can I fix this problem?Well, as you said.. you have checked ‘allow other users to view my idle time.’
How do you know your main account is not idle? Wouldn’t your computer have to be idle. When you return, and you see your screen, your main screen name will immediately come back from idle state. Your linked screen names, most of the time, momentarily stay in idle state for almost another 5 seconds. So, that can be a problem.
If you don’t think that’s it, why not test yourself? Before you go away one time, open up an instant message with yourself and type “hi” and then send it. Then just go away, turn your monitor off, or whatever you do… wait at least 10 or 15 minutes. Even longer if you wish, then when you come back, turn your monitor on FIRST, then move your mouse. It should show.
Your screen name : hi
Your screen name : hi
[Because it auto responds with same thing you typed.]
Your screen name has went idle at 0:00:00 P.M (if it does work)
Your screen name has returned from idle at 0:00:00 P.M (if it does work)If you got more questions, drop me an IM
Screen Name: BrrrAugust 2, 2008 at 10:31 pm #166992Holdem185MemberJason Doc;231821 wrote:Well, as you said.. you have checked ‘allow other users to view my idle time.’If you don’t think that’s it, why not test yourself? Before you go away one time, open up an instant message with yourself and type “hi” and then send it. Then just go away, turn your monitor off, or whatever you do… wait at least 10 or 15 minutes. Even longer if you wish, then when you come back, turn your monitor on FIRST, then move your mouse. It should show.
Your screen name : hi
Your screen name : hi
[Because it auto responds with same thing you typed.]
Your screen name has went idle at 0:00:00 P.M (if it does work)
Your screen name has returned from idle at 0:00:00 P.M (if it does work)If you got more questions, drop me an IM
Screen Name: BrrrI tried this and it didnt work, my idle was working fine yesterday until i signed on my mobile device while still on the computer but its never done this before..And im idle it just wont show it on my buddylist..
August 5, 2008 at 8:56 am #166996boysgaspMemberI’m having the same problem, especially after logging in mobile. :/ I’ve been searching every where for an answer.
August 5, 2008 at 10:58 pm #166995Jason DocMemberIt has come to my attention, that you cannot go idle with a mobile.
I was reading AOL’s mobile terms of service, it’s just a factor that cannot happen.
I am sorry.
August 6, 2008 at 2:48 am #166993Holdem185MemberMy friend has a Sidekick with TMobile, and it lets her go idle on her Mobile AIM
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