What are AIM Expressions?
First released with AOL Instant Messenger 5.0, AIM Expressions are a way to personalize AIM. Expressions add custom graphics to your buddy list and instant message windows. They aren’t a true application skin because they don’t change the interface, but they can be fun just the same. Do my friends see my Expression? Unless your friend has specifically loaded it, no. Expressions, unlike Yahoo IMvironments, are not automatically shared with the people you IM. Only you see it. They will, however, see the buddy icon used by your Expression. Can I create my own Expression? The short answer is yes. You can download an older, desktop program: AIM Buddy Expression Creator. They have a free trial version that they claim lets you create up to five Expressions, but when I tried it, it expired after creating only one! Otherwise, it looked pretty good and it did work. But I would recommend the official (and free) web-based Expression Creator at http://expressions.aim.com. What you need to create th
