CNET Editors' note: The IMVU 3D instant messenger requires free registration at the IMVU Web site.
Publisher's Description
From IMVU:
IMVU is a cool new way to hang out and have fun with your friends online. Just like an old-school text-based messenger, you download IMVU's software onto your PC. But with IMVU you create your own avatars who chat in killer 3D scenes. Check it out and experience 3D chat for yourself.
What's new in this version: Version 439.4 works towards future features.
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"Easily Hacked"
Version: IMVU 464.2
Pros
I hacked IMVU and can totally own any item in the catalog, and bump people out of any room.
Cons
there are IMVU bullys
Summary
If you have a problem with a bully message me at TheAcidToy on IMVU. I charge credits for: Bump out of a room you dont own - 1000 credits : Ban the bully from IMVU for 2 weeks - 10,000 credits : permanently ban a bully from IMVU - 25,000 credits. Also if you see an item you want the meshes and textures to - i can rip those - 2000 credits per item.
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"you get to talk and communicate with everyone"
Version: IMVU 464.2
Pros
the graphics are incredible
Cons
updates are a pain, sometimes depending on your area, imvu will crash on you. especially due to weather.
Summary
overall it is none the less an online game where you can spend, and buy things for your character, plus you can earn credits to spend, or you can buy credits. so far I have enjoyed the online experience with all my frieds from yahoo and facebook friends.
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"Dreadful and dangerous"
Version: IMVU 464.2
Pros
Not much, nice concept, but simply too dangerous for kids.
Cons
Dreadful, too much sexual content, complain too much and you're banned, instead of them, no safe guards, offers a con, porn which puts kids live in danger, anyone can join, no proper email needed.
Summary
Imvu is not good, you can often get easily banned, what they called disabled, many have complained of being on there some years, having spent thousands of dollars and suddenly one day they can not access their account.
Another worrying thing is the amount of accounts that get hacked, so a lot of them claim on the forums. If you complain to much you get banned and later disabled. -
"great chat"
Version: IMVU 450.2
Pros
a great place to meet people
Cons
have a bad crashing times
Summary
i love imvu meet a lady i really like on there and met some other cool people and it is a deffrent experiance in chat
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"its good but not enough credits"
Version: IMVU 450.2
Pros
kinda fun really fun chating meeting new people
Cons
not enough credits!
Summary
Its all right fun at times but doesnt give me enough credits im neenee21sexy
on there if you want me 2 change this review then give me some damn credits now! >.<" -
"imvu is perfect!!!!"
Version: IMVU 450.2
Pros
everything
Cons
everythig i like
Summary
because i meat new people and also i like buy stuff and creat!!! http://www.imvu.com/shop/web_search.php?manufacturers_id=43216630&r=acw
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"Severe management and safety issues with the service"
Version: IMVU 445.12
Pros
3D avatars are interesting in chats
Cons
Severe safety issues, and not just for minors. Account theft and spamming are out of control. Horrible management of the service.
Summary
As a long time user of imvu I feel I need to point out a management flaw in the way the service is run. Instead of fixing long standing existing bugs in the client, they continue to add new features, many that the users scream they do not want. Until imvu gets their act together, it is not a wise investment of anyone's money. If someone needs to try it out, do not waste any money upgrading to an AP account, the experience is the same. Safety appears to be a secondary concern to imvu also. They have a report for abuse system for the users, but all they ever do is give copy and paste responses to support requests that they obviously have not read. Every time you file a ticket to report abuse and you state all of the steps you have already taken to stop it, they will send you a copy and paste message back telling you to do what you have already stated you have done. They have inadequate age confirmation systems in place, so that children can get access to the more adult portion of the site, and predators can and do easily pose as minors.
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"The worse update ever"
Version: IMVU 443.4
Pros
I like whisper and the bottom gray screen, easier to see. If we could click elsewhere on names it would be easier to use whisper in busy rooms.
Cons
This in not just,it crashes way to much, the IMVU music purchased stops and goes, so many of us have had to reinstall the program and it still is not working correctly. A lot of us want voice back in public rooms. Loads slower then ever.
Summary
I do enjoy getting together with friends, but the crashing, the music stopping and going the lag. seems to take longer to load no matter what. it is getting frustrating, the fact we can't voice in public, we go more and more into yahoo and skype.
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"Great very straight forward"
Version: IMVU 442.2
Pros
Fast and efficient
Cons
Nothin to add to this as I found no problems
Summary
No complaints
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"uninteresting"
Version: IMVU 433.14
Pros
don't like the product
Cons
if you find it hard to chat with other people its not for you.
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