Computer goes to sleep every time I close the lid

Is there any way to stop this from happening? It's annoying that my aim restarts everytime i close my computer.

Hello, Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Generally it is not good to have the MacBook running while the lid is closed because air is drawn in from the keyboard and down into the MacBook and out the back.
If you have the lid closed then there is not as much air flow, and can over heat the MacBook.
-Mike

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