IChat Connection Alert says: Could not connect to AIM

Error continues: Your screen name has been suspended and cannot be used to log in.'
But I can log in to AIM (SM) with the same login name, so you would think if it was suspended i wouldnt be able to use it on the AIM application either? Is this just an Ichat issue?
I have restarted and still doesnt work. I may have used AIM like 3 years ago, but not recently, so i dont know why it would be suspended. Also, I added an AIM address in my address book but it doesnt have a link, it is just black text.
thanks

Hi ekr,
Welcome to the Apple Discussion Pages.
I think you are saying that a name you use in iChat does not seem to log in when using iChat but does when you use the AIM standalone application.
Adding a Screen name, whether it is an @mac or AIM name, to the AIM spot on your Me Card in the Address Book will only show as Text. It will not be a link to anywhere.
Try deleting com.apple.ichat.AIM.plist from /Users/(your account)/Library/Preferences and restarting iChat.
You may have to go through the Start Up Screens again.
Ralph

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