Think about it- with Instant Messenger bot services like "SmarterChild" out there, how long is it until we're overcome with spam bots?
vampirehobbit: hey! ppphhhiiilll: hello. vampirehobbit: what's up? ppphhhiiilll: uh, not alot... vampirehobbit: a/s/l? ppphhhiiilll: who are you? vampirehobbit: FREE SEX PIX!! Hardcore ACTION and stuff. Click here!!
It's my prediction. -Phil