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by moreira 2735 days ago
Because a lot of people are not like you. If someone saw that I read their message they might immediately expect a response, and be left wondering why it took hours to get back to them (and react negatively to the delay). Not everyone treats messaging as the async thing it is.
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>Not everyone treats messaging as the async thing it is.

But, but, but, it says 'instant messaging' right in the name.

You should reply the _instant_ you get MY message!

Unfortunately some people have the same attitude even towards email...

Hmmm... I thought the I in IM refers to the fact that the message is SENT instantly.