text: while in a chat room i can send messages to the room but can't pm anyone.? this is with the chat 2.0 and messager. java isn't any better.  i'm working with a brand new dell system and this is the only problem that i have run in to since recieving my new computer. you can do both.  you just gotta make sure the person you are pm'g has their messenger options open to everyone or you are on that person's friend list.  in most cases, people change their setting to only accept pm's from people on their friend list to cut back on the spam messages.