I'm trying out webmessenger that I found on
http://www.treocentral.com .
1 gripe so far is for aol, for instance, can only have 1 screen name signed on at 1 time, where Verichat allowed multiple screen names to be signed on at the same time.
there is a subscription fee, of course. but it isn't a killer, 21.95 if I remember correctly. there is also a 5.95 monthly charge if u prefer.
and there is also a 15 day trial period.