I don't care one way or the other, but I was wondering if this could simply be created as a Javascript / UI layer on top of my PM Lite module. That module already creates private messages as nodes, you'd just have to add the components to make those work as instant messages. It even handles multiple recipients if you wanna try group chats. ; )

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robloach
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Don't forget that we want to battle Druplicate Modules!

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litwol commented

Why are we duplicating modules yet again ? It is best multiple developers unite efforts to improve one project than deliver several incomplete and poorly maintained projects.

http://drupal.org/project/privatemsg already offers threaded discussions between arbitrary number of participants, it already works like IM it just needs front end UI love to make it look the same. everything else is already handled in the background for you.