Q About Deception And Chatting

[Anastasia13]

If I am online but I don't want to get into a long conversation even though I would like to chat with the person, but have a habit of getting too involved in conversations late at night, is it deceptive to let the person think he/she's missed me?  This assumes my online status is not necessarily visible and I am still online for a little longer.

[Basilisa Marie]

If I am online but I don't want to get into a long conversation even though I would like to chat with the person, but have a habit of getting too involved in conversations late at night, is it deceptive to let the person think he/she's missed me?  This assumes my online status is not necessarily visible and I am still online for a little longer.

 

Wait, like just ignoring their message? I don't see a problem in ignoring their message.  Could you change your online status to "busy" or just tell them "hey sorry I can't talk right now I've got something to do" or whatever? 

 

If your online status isn't visible, just ignore them.  But lying and saying "oh you just missed me!" is a little deceptive.  You'd probably be better off being a little more confrontational and saying "hey I can't really chat right now" if they can still see your online activity. 

[Anastasia13]

One of my chat services is an online text program not connected to my phone. There is no online offline status short of my response.

[cmaD2006]

I wouldn't respond ... you can always explain later.  Most people would understand :)