What is this "Line" app?

[Atramental]

But more importantly, will it help my game with the ladies? 

Doesn't really seem to be much of a thing (at least to my knowledge) in the US.

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Same shit as whatsapp and kakao.

[Atramental]

I don't even know what those are.

Shit, man. I'm already behind the curve. 

[BobFromPikeCreek]

They're all just instant messagers for phones.

[Atramental]

But...

That's like...

Already a thing on the phone. 

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Text messaging doesn't let you buy emoticon bundles for a dollar a piece though!

[fistfulofmetal]

But...

That's like...

Already a thing on the phone. 

some people don't like giving out their phone numbers

[demi]

i think hes referring to iMessage, in which case that is not on every phone. External apps like Whatsapp and such allow you to cross-talk from Android/iOS.

[Momo]

Something only me and Oscar use.

I have like two friends on there, Oscar and a chick I havent talked with in a while

[bork]

It seems to be popular in Japan.  I got on there and every that was added is Japanese or lives over there.  My wife uses it to talk to her sister and her friends all the time.  Nobody else I know has ever heard of it.

[Rahxephon91]

Don't worry Art. You're not the only one behind the times when it comes to phones. The most used thing on my phone is the browser I use to visit sites like the bore. I have very few apps on my phone. I have rewards like apps with Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts and the Game Collection app. That's it.

[Momo]

It seems to be popular in Japan.  I got on there and every that was added is Japanese or lives over there.  My wife uses it to talk to her sister and her friends all the time.  Nobody else I know has ever heard of it.

Yeah this it's very , very Japanese. The only reason I have it installed is the girl I was talking about lives in Japan now and she doesnt have 'normal' ims

[BobFromPikeCreek]

It seems to be popular in Japan.  I got on there and every that was added is Japanese or lives over there.  My wife uses it to talk to her sister and her friends all the time.  Nobody else I know has ever heard of it.

Yeah, it's the same in Korea. No one texts. It's all Kakao. That's the only time I ever used it, but it was good because I convinced my buddies back home to get it and we could text internationally for free. That being said, Android has hangouts now and I don't really know anyone who uses iOS, BB, or Windows, so I just use that with the few friends that care about data-based texting services.

[Reb]

I use it for Asian business contacts. Cool emoji's.

[Joe Molotov]

I use it for Asian business contacts. Cool emoji's.

Kawaii desu, senpai~!   

[chronovore]

It seems to be popular in Japan.  I got on there and every that was added is Japanese or lives over there.  My wife uses it to talk to her sister and her friends all the time.  Nobody else I know has ever heard of it.

Yeah, it's the premiere texting-and-games app in Japan. Facebook is coming up, but the emphasis on real-world identity is hobbling them. Both Mixi and Line are totally fine with people making up whatever name they want for themselves.

[bork]

Don't worry Art. You're not the only one behind the times when it comes to phones. The most used thing on my phone is the browser I use to visit sites like the bore. I have very few apps on my phone. I have rewards like apps with Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts and the Game Collection app. That's it.

Don't have many apps myself.  Just some basic stuff.

[Diunx]

I friend of mine tried to get me to install this thing, he said it has anime emoticons...I was like "nah breh I'm cool with whatsapp  "

[a slime appears]

I use it to talk to a friend here but mostly to annoy J-Bore and my other Japan friends.

If you want more information please watch this instructional video:

[recursivelyenumerable]

AFAICT the IM problem was solved perfectly well by AIM in the mid 90s so not sure why as a species keep coming up with new and not obviously better or even different ways to do it

[Momo]

I friend of mine tried to get me to install this thing, he said it has anime emoticons...I was like "nah breh I'm cool with whatsapp  "

It's not so bad, until you start paying for emotes, that's when you need to end yourself

[Madrun Badrun]

AFAICT the IM problem was solved perfectly well by AIM in the mid 90s so not sure why as a species keep coming up with new and not obviously better or even different ways to do it

Also PCs are far superior to modal devices.  I dream of a world where everyone is chained to a desk.

[a slime appears]

If anyone is bored I could use some LINE friends.

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I am sad, I know. :'(

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[demi]

KIK is pretty popular on /r/gonewild and its ilk. If you want to jack off to some bitches, hit that place up.

[Momo]

If anyone is bored I could use some LINE friends.

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I am sad, I know. :'(

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this is the bore, we all are

[Mr. Gundam]

I downloaded LINE when I got to Japan after a couple friends said I should, but then I never used it while there on vacation.

[chronovore]

I've been balled out for not noticing chats and updates on it.