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FREE IMVU Trigger Words!


    Free IMVU trigger words animate your avatar in a 3D chat room, making it move, or make a sound, or creating some other change. To use a trigger word, simply type it as the FIRST word in a chat bubble or on a chat text line. There are well over 140 trigger words, and below are some discovered by IMVU users. Some triggers create the same action to provide flexibility in conversations. A few are in foreign languages. Try them all! Please note that this is not an official IMVU list, and that actions and trigger words are subject to change by IMVU at any time.

    Know of a missing, working trigger word? Send me a message (guidelines below).


    Share this link (http://avatars.imvu.com/AnakaTarren) or add my banner to your home page (click link at the top of this panel) so we can keep everyone informed! Please do not post the list below in other public places such as home pages or in the forums; instead please direct people to my home page for it. Thanks!

    • Adios
    • Ag (contributed by BCPhantom)
    • Airguitar
    • Bad (contributed by Deloresa)
    • Backflip
    • Bd
    • Bigyawn
    • Blink (Hard to distinguish from a regular blink.)
    • Bonjour (contributed by jeffdeadwater) (New!)
    • Burp
    • Bye (also byebye)
    • Candlestick (only seems to work with male avatars, contributed by TatsuChi)
    • Choke (contributed by TitaScorpio)
    • Ciao
    • Clap
    • Comeagain?
    • Coocoo (contributed by KlawzBat; or "cookoo" - contributed by Guest_Lildiot)
    • Coy
    • Crazy (also CR - contributed by Guest_AmericanAngelOfLove)
    • Cry
    • Cuckoo (contributed by KlawzBat)
    • Cya
    • Flip
    • Freeze (contributed by Guest_AmericanAngelOfLove)
    • Gag
    • Good
    • Greetings (contributed by miyadorei) (New!)
    • Gross (contributed by Guest_SereneFantasy)
    • Grr (also grrr) (contributed by bsubassbone)
    • Guitar (contributed by Guest_anna4luv)
    • Ha (also haha)
    • Har (contributed by KlawzBat)
    • Headnod (contributed by KlawzBat)
    • Heh (contributed by bsubassbone)
    • Hello (contributed by miyadorei) (New!)
    • Hellyeah (contributed by KlawzBat)
    • Hiya
    • Hole (contributed by Guest_AmericanAngelOfLove)
    • Howzit (also Howzit?, both contributed by zell298)
    • Hm (also hmm and hmmm)
    • Huh
    • K (contributed by Guest_AmericanAngelOfLove)
    • II (double i's)
    • Jump (Oddly, this one only works with male avatars. Contributed by Guest_Infern6)
    • Kek (contributed by DamonRedl) (New!)
    • Kick
    • Kiss
    • Kisshold (contributed by Guest_Dontlike123)
    • Kisssilly (contributed by Kev84)
    • Latah
    • Later (contributed by TitaScorpio)
    • Leap
    • Loco (contributed by Token224) (New!)
    • LOL
    • Loser (or just the letter "L" - contributed by FireeBabe ,
      or "(L)" - contributed by Guest_Infern6)
    • Mad
    • Nah
    • No (also N - contributed by Nympheas)
    • Nope
    • Nod
    • 'O' (contributed by Guest_x0xSweetKisses)
    • Ok (also okay)
    • Omfg
    • Omg
    • Ooo (also oooo and ooooo)
    • Oooh
    • Oui (contributed by jeffdeadwater) (New!)
    • Peace
    • Pissed (contributed by Guest_Azure91)
    • Pist (contributed by zell298)
    • Puke
    • Quoi (contributed by jeffdeadwater) (New!)
    • Que (contributed by jeffdeadwater) (New!)
    • Riff (contributed by zell298)
    • Right
    • Rocker
    • Rofl
    • Score
    • Sexy
    • Sexy2
    • Shocked
    • Shocking (contributed by KlawzBat)
    • Sick (contributed by Serephine)
    • Sleep
    • Smile
    • Sup (contributed by Guest_gazz007, or "Sup?" contributed by 9block)
    • Sure (contributed by TitaScorpio)
    • Talktothehand (contributed by AsidRayne)
    • Tata
    • Thumbsdown
    • Thumbsup
    • Tired
    • Tongue
    • Tongue2 (contributed by Sw33tNshy1)
    • Tth (contributed by AsidRayne)
    • Ttyl
    • Tung (contributed by Guest_Ezmoney45)
    • Tung2 (contributed by Guest_Ezmoney45)
    • Vomit
    • Wanna? (contributed by Rob78)
    • Wassamatta
    • Wave (also /wave - contributed by Guest_gazz007)
    • What (also What? - contributed by Guest_seabirdss)
    • Whatever
    • When (contributed by Guest_Luana325i;
      also When? - contributed by Guest_seabirdss)
    • Who (contributed by Jenna;
      also Who? - contributed by Guest_seabirdss)
    • Woohoo (contributed by Guest_Luana325i)
    • Why (also Why? - contributed by Guest_seabirdss)
    • Wink
    • Wrong
    • Yahoo (contributed by Airrica)
    • Yak (contributed by KlawzBat)
    • Yawn
    • Yay
    • Yea (contributed by Guest_AmericanAngelOfLove)
    • Yeah
    • Yep (contributed by babydoll121289)
    • Yes (also Y - contributed by Nympheas)
    • Yippee (contributed by Guest_bubulala)
    • Yo (contributed by Guest_Alledielle) (New!)
    • Yt? (contributed by KlawzBat)
    • Yup (contributed by Guest_luminona)
    • zz (also zzz. Also, z - contributed by Guest_AlishaJensen06)
    • -o-
    • :) (contributed by Deloresa)
    • ;) (contributed by Deloresa)
    • ;^) (contributed by Guest_raluca22)
    • ;} (contributed by Guest_Ezmoney45)
    • :*
    • :*( (contributed by Guest_Luana325i)
    • :** (contributed by Cigahy)
    • :*** (contributed by Snubs)
    • >:( or >:-(
    • |( (the first character is shift plus "\")
    • || (each character is shift plus "\", contributed by Guest_emogirl777)
    • :-)
    • :-S (contributed by Guest_Mezzanine)
    • >> (contributed by Rob78)
    • 8o (contributed by KlawzBat)
    • 8p (contributed by Guest_Suductive3692)
    • 8* (contributed by Guest_GhettoMami540)
    • 8( (contributed by Guest_GhettoMami540)
    • 8>* (contributed by Guest_Lildiot)
    • %( (contributed by SexyBlenko)
    • ?f (contributed by KlawzBat)
    • ?h (contributed by Snubs)
    • ?t (contributed by KlawzBat)
    • *saveOutfit (use the "My Outfits" panel on your homepage to manage saved outfits)

    To add trigger words to this list or to add other information you think is helpful, send me a message. If your contribution is added, I'll put your avatar name beside it (unless you specifically request otherwise). A new word will generally only be added to this list under the following conditions:

    1. It works by default across all IMVU chat scenes (unless disabled by a developer's specific product).

    2. It is not product-specific, such as trigger words that animate pets or are associated with an accessory.

    3. It creates more than just a single tiny nod of the head. Hitting the Enter key in a chat bubble will create at least that much action, whether you type a character, word, or nothing at all.

    4. It is rated no worse than PG-13. I don't know if stronger trigger words exist on IMVU (other than restricted products), but if they do, I'm not posting them here. :)

    5. It is not confidential IMVU code that would be almost impossible to find out except through a developer. (It's against my IMVU developer agreement to share those.)

    All of the decisions above will be made at my sole discretion. I also reserve the right to change these guidelines without notice in the event something unforeseen arises. (Hey, I probably didn't think of everything! ::grins::)
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Cassiopeian Credit Sales

Disappearing Hair and Other Items


Are you annoyed by hair, pants, accessories, and other items that unexpectedly disappear in some scenes? Here are some things you can do.

Test for the problem before you buy by using the Vanishing Hair Spotlight (click here) ! (You may decide to buy the item anyway, but you will be aware of the potential problem.)

Using it with a Try-It pass, you can check for problems before you buy! This inexpensive item can be used to test hair, clothes, accessories, and furniture items. The Spotlight was specifically designed to quickly test for disappearing items, and will fully and transparently surround your avatar without interfering with your view of the item you may want to buy. Click here for more information.

Vanishing Hair Spotlight by AnakaTarren

Other things you can do about disappearing items
  • If you want to buy the item even though it disappears, you can minimize the risk by changing out of items you know might vanish when going into rooms that may trigger that situation. I have an "emergency backup" hairstyle that I use when invited into water scenes.

  • Ask the developer if the item can be made without an "opacity map" (a technical feature). While testing items for this problem, I discovered that many items don't need to use opacity maps at all, but their presence is a key factor in triggering the problem. If opacity is not needed, the vanishing problem can be eliminated in several ways. However, be aware that many wonderful items REQUIRE blended opacity maps to provide that great look or feature that drew you to the item in the first place.

  • File a help ticket with IMVU, asking that the disappearing hair problem be fixed. The ultimate solution, if one exists, will come from IMVU. The level of customer interest in a problem drives the priority of resolving these types of issues. To file a help ticket, click on Help in the upper right corner of any IMVU webpage and follow the instructions.

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Is Someone Bothering You on IMVU?
Talk to C.H.A.I.N. User Support!


IMVU has started a new program called Cyber Heroes Avatar Information Network (C.H.A.I.N.) to make IMVU a safe and fun place for users of all ages. Click here
to learn more about C.H.A.I.N.)

Click here to leave the "C.H.A.I.N. User Support" Group a message or learn more. This group has OPEN membership so they can provide information to any IMVU user that may need it.

You might also want to join the main C.H.A.I.N. group (it's free!) by filling out the pledge form here. Membership in this group is offered "invitation only" to many/most those who fill out the pledge form (excluding users with an IMVU history of harassing others, for example). This group discusses and makes recommendations on various safety issues on IMVU.

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How to Earn More IMVU Credits and Other Prizes


The first two links below award "promo credits" (also called "predits"). These have the same value to buyers as credits, but can only be used to purchase items for yourself (not gifts).
New 4/3. OFFERS BELOW - Use appropriate caution! Some "offerers" are legitimate, but some may sell your private information or sign you up for subscriptions without notice (or with webpage notices hidden). The selling of private personal information is a huge business. Did you know some websites now sell avatar names matched to real names, cell phone #'s, and other private info?
    • UNDERSTAND their REAL INTENTIONS! To afford the credits they give away, many companies either try to sell you something or plan to sell your information! If you don't understand HOW an offerer can afford to give you credits, think twice.
    • ALWAYS VERIFY the links of the company making the offer and their privacy agreements. BE VERY WARY if the company doesn't provide a verifiable physical corporate address, doesn't mention the country they are incorporated in (so different privacy laws may apply), vaguely say they will only share information with "partners" or "affliates" (who may be the ones actually selling your information on the web!), or who ask for seemingly unnecessary private information (like a cell phone number) in order to "inform" you of results or credit transfers.
    • IF YOU ARE UNDER 18, get your parent's permission before providing ANY information about you or your family.
  • IMVU TrialPay -- Big credits but use appropriate caution.
  • IMVU Partner Offers New!Big credits but use appropriate caution.
  • metaRL - Is it Safe? See information above, plus both of the linked posts (including a response from metaRL). Use appropriate caution. (Does anyone know which country their corporation is formally registered in? I can't find it.)

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AnakaTarren Products used in Prize-Winning Homes!


7/1 - AnakaTarren items were again used in Prize Winning homes announced July 1 for the "Parade of Homes" contest! Silky won First Place in the Miscellaneous category, and BronxAngel placed Third in the Luxury Home category. Congratulations to both!

Check out the July winners here:

5/26 - An AnakaTarren castle was used by the GypsyArdor, the first place winner of Slowtime's May "Home and Garden Decorating Contest." Plus both the first and second place winners (GypsyArdor and malohroquii) decorated their winning entries with multiple AnakaTarren furniture items.

Check out the May winning entries:
  • First Place, GypsyArdor. (See the 2nd post on the page.) The castle, all of the rugs except one, and about half of the paintings are by AnakaTarren. Gypsy includes links to slideshows of her castle, giving a great view of her work.

  • Second Place, Malohroquii. (See the 9th post on the page.) Malohroquii used two paintings and dressers by AnakaTarren.

  • Announcement of all winners. (See the 4th post on the page.)

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Furniture Commands


With the advanced furniture commands you can lift items off of the floor, away from the walls, or pitch them at unusual angles!

If the tutorials appear smaller than desired, click on the images to enlarge them.
  • IMVU's discussion of furniture commands -- no pictures (click here).
  • Introduction to IMVU Furniture Commands - a tutorial with pictures. [Update in process for new messenger. In the meantime, please use the IMVU link above.]
  • Advanced IMVU Furniture Commands - tutorial with pictures. [Update in process for new messenger. In the meantime, please use the IMVU link above.]
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Tired of Losing Re-Rated Clothes?
Test with the MCG skin!

You can test avatar clothing items for General Audience acceptability before buying! For a variety of reasons, some avatar clothing items are being flagged as inappropriate for the General Audience (GA) rating and re-rated for only for Access Pass (AP) holders. By using the new, free, Minimum Coverage Guidelines (MCG) test skins and the ā€œTry Itā€ feature to test clothing before you buy, you can minimize the risk of losing your future purchases.

To obtain the FREE male and female MCG test skins, click here. The MCG skins each have a swimsuit with 2 colors, red and white.

To use an MCG skin, put it on your avatar before trying on clothes then use the ā€œTry-Itā€ feature to put on the desired outfit. If ANY of the swimsuit’s RED area shows, the clothing item tried on is inappropriate for the General Audience and is at high risk of being flagged, re-rated, or removed in the future. Full coverage requirements for the MCG skins are explained in the ā€œMinimum Coverageā€ section of the Virtual Goods Policy click here.

ā€œInvertedā€ test skins (using shades of blue and white) are available at a small cost from IMVU. The inverted skin's blue color makes it easier to identify violations on red outfits. For a female inverted test skin, click here. For a male inverted test skin, click here.

It is important to note that clothing items may be re-rated if some other aspect of the Virtual Goods Policy is violated even if they pass the MCG skin test. See the Virtual Goods Policy (link above) for full details.

While testing for rating issues, you can test for other problems too. Hate it when your hair disappears? Test clothing and hair for potentially embarrassing disappearances using by AnakaTarren’s Vanishing Hair Spotlight! Click here for details.

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Discount Credit Reseller Fraud
And How to Pick a Good Reseller!


IMVU's List of Fraudulent Resellers! (click here)
DO NOT BUY from bad resellers on this IMVU list!

Check out the reseller you use when buying discounted credits or you could lose your money, plus get stuck with nasty viruses as well. Fraud and theft by "gold frauding," a notorious fraud problem in the "gold farming" business, is growing quickly on IMVU. The following links have been provided to help you learn more.

Who do I use and recommend? Casseopeia (click on the image below) -- The largest and most experienced reseller on IMVU! There are other good resellers as well, but be sure check out the legitimacy and experience of whichever one you decide to use!

Cassiopeian Credit Sales

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Save Your Credits!
Beware of Unethical Developers!


Many people have recently lost inventory items and their credits due to developer unethical acts and violations of IMVU's Terms of Service (TOS). Here are a few reasons why:
  • The developer incorrectly rated the product. For Rating Guides, click here.

  • The developer used copyrighted or trademarked materials of others without permission. To learn basics about copyrights and trademarks click here. For more information about reporting copyright and trademark violations, click here.

  • Honest developers "derived" (a technical term) the 3D shape of the item from an unethical developer who did not have permission to use the "mesh" (3D shape) owned by someone else. Customers of ALL of affected developers lost their products.
YOU CAN HELP STOP THE PROBLEMS:
  • Do not buy from unethical developers! Learn how to spot Unethical Developers here.

  • Demand refunds from the Developer who committed the violation (unless you were also at fault by buying something you should have known was illegal or against TOS).

  • Flag products you know have trademark violations or are improperly rated. Learn how here. .
MAKE IMVU A BETTER PLACE!
  • BUY products and/or credits from ethical developers!

  • Consider posting banners on your home page of the ethical developers you think are the best.

  • Take a few minutes to leave a product review when you buy a product you really like from ethical developers.

  • Send a brief note to let ethical developers know they are appreciated. (It's tough to develop when so many thieves are plainly visible making a lot of money.)

  • Make constructive suggestions in the Forums on how to handle the problem!

  • Report trademark and copyright violations to the trademark or copyright owner.

How to spot unethical developers:

"Conduct that is truly unethical or unscrupulous
will almost always
injure consumers or violate public policy as well."
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/policystmt/ad-unfair.htm.

The FTC defines public policy to include industry standards (which in my opinion includes IMVU TOS in this case) as well as formal laws.

Who are IMVU consumers? Product purchasers AND developers who "derive" from and pay a derivation fee to other developers (not IMVU). Many developers pay derivation fees on every sale in order to use custom 3D product shapes known as "meshes" and are often the biggest sources of income to mesh-making developers.

So based on the Federal Trade Commission policy, there are two major tests for determining if a developer is unethical:
    1. Does the developer's behavior hurt customers?
    • Does the developer's rating or product create a risk that customers will lose products and/or credits if they buy that product?
    • Did the developer incorrectly rate their product for "General Audience," exposing adult products to minors?
    • Did the developer's actions hurt the sales and income of the customers that pay them the most, the very developers who derived from them? (Do you really think that developer who hurts their biggest income sources cares about the end customers who buy one or two items?)

    2. Does the developer violate TOS, US laws, or California laws?
    • Is a trademarked name used on a product name, description, or keyword without permission (for example, Gucci, Adidas, Playboy)?
    • Have famous copyrighted music or images (usually less than 70 years old) been used without permission (for example, Beatles music, Faith Hill songs, or Luis Royo paintings)?
    • Does the product violate TOS in another manner?
    • Did the developer request your IMVU password?
    • Is the developer's action against the law?
An answer of "Yes" to any of the questions above may mean the developer is unethical. Multiple answers of "yes" might indicate a very serious developer problem. If you don't think a developer is ethical, BUY FROM SOMEONE ELSE!

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How to spot an Ethical developer! I believe that the majority of developers try to operate in a fair and ethical manner. Below are characteristics of some with the highest ethical standards:
  • Clear pictures are provided for their products. Sometimes this requires larger pictures in the product description to make it easy to tell what you are actually buying.

  • Good product descriptions and instructions are included that are accurate, tell how to use the product, and include notices of problems, if appropriate.

  • The developer responds professionally and politely to customers, even if the customer is wrong or rude.

  • The developer provides help to customers and/or developers on a regular basis, beyond the minimum required to make credits.

  • All people make mistakes or accidentally do things wrong at times. An ethical developer will respond quickly and professionally if there is a problem.

  • The developer occasionally takes action to help the overall developer or user community WITHOUT asking for reward or payment. The best developers care enough about the overall quality of products at IMVU to do something positive about it.
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How to stay aware of developer ethical issues:

This section is probably not of interest to most people, but for those who want more in-depth information on ethical and unethical developer behaviors, here's how:
  • Keep up with issues in the forum thread Developer Programs. Hot ethical issues often have non-technical titles and high numbers in the "Replies" and "Views" columns.

  • If you are impressed with the answers by a developer, check out their products and consider buying from them. There is no louder support than keeping them in business through purchases.

  • If you are disturbed by the level of ethics shown by any developers who post there (for example, those who seem to blaming others for their actions, or appear to be lying about not knowing the rules), or if you have seen other developers do some of the things you agree are wrong, BUY FROM SOMEONE ELSE!
Remember - Accusations against specific developers in the forums are against TOS and are not necessarily true! Replies to a developer's claims are allowed, but must not be offensive.

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Flagging Trademarks, Copyrights, and Rating Violations:
  • IMVU provides the link "Flag as Inappropriate" on every product page so you can report rating violations and non-working products. (See next item for handling trademark/copyright problems.) When you click on the link, you will see a screen including the name of the product, its icon image, and the developer name.

    Fill out the specifics of the violation, select the Flag Type and then type in the letters from the Security check into the white text box beside it.

  • Trademarks and copyrights must be reported to the trademark or copyright owner or their attorney of record. Ask them to file a DMCA claim with IMVU. This link explains how: Click here.

  • In the United States, all newly created music and art is automatically copyrighted upon creation. The artist does not have to take additional action to register a copyright. Eventually ALL copyrights expire, usually 70 to 120 years. (Therefore images of many famous old paintings are in the public domain and free for commercial use.) An artist can give permission for others to use their recent works or give them freely to the public for commercial use, but that must be in writing to be legally acceptable. For a good chart on copyright expiration dates, Click here.

  • To learn about Ratings, including General Audience (GA), Adult Pass (AP), and Mature, click here.

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AnakaTarren's Peer Review Survival Guide

Peer Review is a new feature that allows adult IMVU users to check the ratings of catalog items. As of 5/24/08, all new items are reviewed for ratings accuracy. Since IMVU provides only very limited guidance, the Peer Review Survival Guide was created to provide Peer Review help, answers, and tips for common problems.

Click here for IMVU's Basic Intro to Peer Review (dated 5/23).

Click here to open AnakaTarren's Peer Review Survival Guide.



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Frame Your Own Photos and Images!
Add Your Own Images to Your IMVU Room!

Use AnakaTarren's step-by-step tutorial (with images) to make 3D picture frames for your IMVU room (or to give or sell to others) using your own photos and images. Before getting started, be aware of the following:
  • You must be willing to BUY your IMVU avatar name in order to register as a "content creator" or "developer" before you can actually begin to make a picture frame. A link to buy your avatar name is inside the tutorial.

  • You must be comfortable with the basics of image editing software (such as MS Paint, Photoshop, or similar packages). Basic knowledge must include the ability to resize, crop, rotate, copy, and save photos/images, plus know how to save them in a JPG format (or a limited number of other formats acceptable to IMVU's software).

  • Using IMVU software requires PATIENCE and a basic comfort level working with new software packages. Not everyone was meant to be an IMVU content creator. But if you can use imaging software (as explained above), are generally comfortable figuring out new software on your own using tutorials, and don't get upset with things go wrong at first, you will probably be successful!

  • Be prepared to PAY for each picture frame you "submit" to the IMVU catalog. Picture frames must be submitted to the catalog for you or others to use them in IMVU rooms. The submission price varies, but in general costs between 750 and 1000 credits per picture frame. One will be added automatically to your IMVU inventory for your personal use, but copies given or sold to others will cost credits (based on the pricing you set).

  • You must agree not to use copyrighted or trademarked images made by others unless you have written permission for "commercial use." It is against the law to infringe on (improperly use) copyrights or trademarks, and IMVU submissions count as a "commercial use" even if you don't make any money or do it as a hobby. Most items on the internet ARE copyright protected against "commercial use" even if they allow "personal use." A link to more information on this is inside the tutorial.
Click here to download the tutorial if the above items are acceptable!

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Private Messaging in Forums --
Send long messages, pictures, and links!

You can send long messages with embedded pictures and live links using IMVU’s Forum Private Message (PM) system! It has a few bugs (hey, this is IMVU!), but is very handy.

How to Find the IMVU Forum PM Feature
  • For Direct Access, use and bookmark this link: http://www.imvu.com/catalog/modules.php?op=modload&name=phpbb2&file=privmsg.php&folder=inbox. This is the fastest method.

  • Or you can find this feature by going to the Forums:
    • Click on the ā€œCommunityā€ tab and choose ā€œForums.ā€
    • Near the bottom right corner of that web page, click on the link to ā€œX Unread Messagesā€ where ā€œXā€ is the number of unread messages you currently have. This opens your Forum Private Messaging feature.
How to Use PMs
  • Click the ā€œNew Postā€ button to write a new message. You can type in the name of the avatar you are sending a message to, or select the name using the provided button.

  • Add a ā€œSubjectā€ line. This is a required field.

  • Apply formatting by highlighting a selection of typed text and then pressing one of the buttons over the message box. You can learn test and practice these formatting commands by sending messages to yourself.

  • Use the ā€œPreviewā€ function to review and edit your message before sending.

  • Use the ā€œSubmitā€ button to send the message when complete. This will send your private message to the other avatars’ forum PM box.

  • Change between the incoming and outgoing messages using the ā€œInboxā€ and ā€œOutboxā€ buttons.

  • There is limited space in the Inbox and Sentbox, so this probably isn’t a good substitute for regular email if you are sending a lot of messages.

  • You can change the settings for notification of new Forum PMs by clicking on ā€œAccountā€ or ā€œAccount Settingsā€ at the top right of most IMVU web pages. Go to the ā€œforum preferencesā€ section (near the bottom of the page), answer the questions about Private Messages as desired, and then click ā€œUpdate Preferencesā€ at the bottom of that section.

  • You can also send PMs to users who post in forum threads by clicking on the small ā€œPMā€ button at the bottom of each of their posts. HANDY HINT: If the reply message requires a title, you are in private messages.
Practice creating messages and using the edit features by sending a PM to yourself. It’s a handy tool so you won’t be stuck with short homepage messages!

Known PM Bugs
  • Sometimes the Sent messages aren’t saved in your Sent box, so if you need a record of it, copy and paste the message somewhere else before you send it. As far as I can tell, the messages are still sent properly even if not saved.

  • The ā€œlistā€ and ā€œlist=ā€ edit functions don’t work at the time of this writing. They were nice for formatting indented outlines of long text. I hope they fix that.

  • Until a few months ago, you could get to the PM system by using a link at the bottom of the main Forum page. A bug was introduced messing up the line of live links, so now you have to open a forum topic to get to PMs, or use the link supplied above.


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Contact AnakaTarren@aol.com for more information.
IMVU is a trademarked name owned by IMVU, Inc., Palo Alto, California USA.

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07/03/09 SherryBabyyyy VIP Club Member

Great great page, very imformative....thanks for all the information.....i appreciate it very much.

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07/01/09 heavenwings70

Thank you for all the great info on your page :D

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06/29/09 Guest_Colineco

Hi, interesting hp, I took my time and I read your page carefully. Thanks for the information.

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06/29/09 CyotiesSin VIP Club Member 18+ Age Verified

Your page is soo very informative, thanks so much for the bling, have purchased from you in the past and Im sure I will in the future.... Once again Thanks! Sin

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06/28/09 Giselle1669 VIP Club Member

Just a note to say thanks for the badge! Loving the site, loving all that I'm learning ... Thanks! Giselle

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06/27/09 InfernoEternal 18+ Age Verified

Thanx for the badge !! your products are great antiques, and I have used you page for the commands a bunch of times !! Thanx !!

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06/27/09 celticdollie VIP Club Member 18+ Age Verified

Thanks so much for your badge Sweetie! Have an awesome day! :)

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06/23/09 MorganLefaye420 VIP Club Member 18+ Age Verified

Anaka, You are a dream!!! I couldn't find a mesh a few months ago for a cake and now I can do it. I used to decorate in RL so this will be too much fun for me. Keep an eye out for my catalog, you will probably find a couple soon. Love you Mesher Morgan

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06/22/09 HARDTOOLUV 18+ Age Verified

Thaks so much for all the info on this page,it has been very helpful! BTW thanks for your bling also. :)

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06/20/09 TehVamp VIP Club Member

Found this page very helpful thank you very much :)

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06/17/09 Guest_Zimonich

thnx for ur bling......:)and ur hp is very useful.:)...u r a rocker,,,

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06/17/09 erinlyn 18+ Age Verified

i love your hp, i love your products, and by God, i love you! lol thank you for the cool and funny trigger words, also! have a great time on imvu! xoxo lol

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06/17/09 Guest_StefanBandera

Great page! I learned a lot... thank you for sharing :)

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06/14/09 Guest_badprincess523

passing through hope you have a wonderful day

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06/14/09 canael 18+ Age Verified

nice hp, very important information ;)

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06/12/09 ohiop

Wow!!! Where have you been all of my IMVU life?!?!? You are definitely a angel...Thanks for the info, I will pass it on. Smooch!

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06/12/09 ShyDelite 18+ Age Verified

Hi, thanx for the badge. If you don't mind, I'm going to bookmark your page for future reference. This is the most helpful place I've seen so far. Thank you so much for putting all this info in one place. This is a great service! Hope you have a great day. Big hugs to you and yours.

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06/11/09 nenja12

Thanks for the badget.This page is informativ.

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06/10/09 CharliePotatoes

Found your site very useful. Thank-you so much.

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06/08/09 rainbowbrite79 18+ Age Verified

Hi Bella Anaka:D Just wanted to thank U for making Ur AT - Martini Glass;) Great detail...its a fantastic creation;) Have an awesome new week, ciao for now=D

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06/06/09 Litltrickyone VIP Club Member

Litltrickyone bought a music track for you!<br> Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into information for all of us. I will definately come back again and again. I just loaded this song onto my ipod recently and I love it, so here you go.

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06/06/09 AnnieValrdis

oo.. sweet page, love the info. ^^

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06/04/09 KeenisKyna VIP Club Member 18+ Age Verified

Being that I did but read thy page, I shall leave a message. T'is most informative and I thank thee for compiling such.

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06/04/09 Eborocum VIP Club Member

definatly have to coem back here to read at my leasure ,,smiles

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06/03/09 hardlyblonde VIP Club Member

Blessings as I just slipped in to read a lil and check out your new products. May your evening and new day tomorrow both be blessed and beautiful ~ HB

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06/03/09 morriganxxx VIP Club Member

thanks you for an explications in spanish. million of kisses

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06/03/09 CaptainTBunn

I dislike to coin phrases, but this page truly is... "Fascinating"

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06/03/09 CaptainNicoleJames

You are incredible. This page is amazing and highly informative. Thank you so much for sharing it with me. I look forward to spreading AnakaTarren amongst my friends. Thanks again. - Nicki

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06/02/09 SandiesDestiny

Thanks for this page .good reading.Thank you

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05/28/09 oOButterflyBlackOo

Such an informative page! Thank you very much for putting it together. There's so much useful info on it! Things I would've never known otherwise. Thanks for the badge and I'll put your banner on my hp. Have a great day! :-D Love and regards.

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05/22/09 B4everR

Im glad I stumbled across your hp very good information thanks for taking the time to put it together have a great holiday best wishes

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05/22/09 Potablava

interesting and useful page. Greetings!

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05/22/09 TebChaos 18+ Age Verified

Great page hon

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05/18/09 anette745 VIP Club Member

hi nice hp..how im get free trigers...have nice day

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05/13/09 tribbleslittle 18+ Age Verified

I'm glad I came across your HP very informative! answered alot of my questions tht I had. Thx so much!

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05/09/09 MegaeraBlack VIP Club Member 18+ Age Verified

What an informative page. Thank you for putting it together. Sent the addy too my friends *s* Megaera

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05/07/09 Guest_Boiness

Awesome HP. You have so many good tips and information that I took your banner to add to my HP. Thank you. ~Boiness

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05/03/09 BiaBahiana

i love your products i have the starry dark stone room it is great . can i have your bling please have a great week hugs Biahahiana_Brasil

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05/02/09 Yentl001 VIP Club Member

Was browsing some pages... Why, this page is very helpful indeed...thanks for posting these hints.

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04/19/09 Guest_pinkycherrys

hei..i love your homapage!! XD keep up the good work :) ^__^ enjoy ur day ^__^ cute avi xoxox miss pinky xoxoxo

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04/11/09 smtwngrl20060

Do you accept requests for paintings?

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04/04/09 Guest_shoogerplm

Best page and info ever!! thanks for the badge..and anyone new i ever meet..I refer them to your page..Thanks sooooooo much..and i saved in favs..cuz so much info..and needing to come back I'm sure..LOL thanks and have great day!!

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04/02/09 D3lancie

I am very glad I came onto your page. I read over your topics, and although I have been a member of imvu for awhile, I have learned a lot through the review of your page. Also, I looked over the review, and the other day I was about to buy my credits from one of those frauds, and I'm very greatful that I did not. thanks for your knowledge! ~Delancie

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03/24/09 drwildcat 18+ Age Verified

hey wonderful info ...you are doing a gr8 job here ..i added your banner to my hp and i love the alps equestrian manor as it takes me to the royalty and grandeur of the olden days

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03/20/09 Palindro VIP Club Member 18+ Age Verified

Great page. Tons of helpful info. I refer lots of newer, and even some experienced, users here for help and tips, especially the trigger words and to get the Vanishing Hair Spotlight. Great item!

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03/17/09 BacardiGirl10

I added your banner to my page. I would love your bling please. Thanks and have a great day!

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03/14/09 deliciousMOCCACINO

So i read all your messages took me more than an hour... very interesting stuff... put u in my favarites come back later not done yet...SO HELPFUL.... thank you.... xoxox Maxime

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03/07/09 IAMBLU1981 18+ Age Verified

hi there like ur hp a whole lot spent most of the day reading all the info on there i also found the info about developing meshes and stuff i found that info useful so i printed it out so i could learn how to make things ive already started learning on how to make stickers and i made my first one thats on my hp right now with a gold frame around it but any how yea im glad that u put this info on ur hp it is very useful to me and to others as well thanks again and keep up the good work. : )

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03/06/09 buffy1996

Hi Anaka, it's Buffy 1996, you prob don't remember me but I bought about 10,000 creds of artwork from you about a year ago. Anyway here is a trigger *use 2111 that makes the avi do the splits in the air. Don't forget the space between the *use and 2111. It is to check your outfit, used with an mcg skin - for red or green pixils that would disqualify your outfit from the DOC. I'll get back to you with details of my purchases. You sent me a coffee cup as a ty present.:)

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03/04/09 HawkOfDelusions

hey Anaka may i say u must be the bestest food and beverage developer ive seen and ive been searchin for decent quality stuff for nearly 7 months im glad i stumbled across your products and i do hope to do business with u again in the near future there are a few Beverages i couldnt find in your catalog so i was wondering if you did special requests if you do would you be able to make me a Bottle of Southern Comfort or maybe just a bundle of spirits and liquers not only that but i think it would sell good in your catalog as iam a developer also and i have a mind for good things lol. would also be great if i could meet you sometime as i always like meeting different developers in the developing community.




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