I think my issue is either something on cryptic's side or my user name.

I wonder if that "space" between Capt and Skip is the issue.

I have helped 4 people now with using meebo with no issues.

I did notice that these people have the same username and forum handle. Where I do not.

I have tried username@crypticspace.com, capt skip@crypticspace.com, CaptSkip@crypticspace.com. and no joy.

I also have tried IM Lite, Meebo, Jabiu on the android phone. I have tried Jabber and pidgen, and trillian on the computer.