I totally agree with msn being better, but there are just more ppl on AIM though, at least around here.
I don't know if I could survive without AIM; I mean, where else can you talk to a buncha girls at the same time from the comfort ofyour own swiveling chair. Plus, you don't look like a dork if it takes you a lil bit to come up with some witty response. Note: If this sounds chauvanistic (I think that's the right word), it's only because I'm young. These are not the views of anyone besides me, unless said person shares my views. (that sounds so cool)
I definately prefer instant messenging over telephone though, it's easier, doesn't require as much concentration, and you can multitask. As for talking to people in person...I try to avoid it
Yeah, phone I get yelled at for short attention span. In person is nice cuz you can throw in some body language and stuff, but its just not as efficient.