IChat doesn't recognize anyone when I try to send message.(AIM)

I rarely have any problems logging onto iChat, but when I message someone and try to send a message a window appears that reads, "Add at least on person to this chat before sending the first message". It seems as if they don't even recognize them. Sometimes, iChat will just quit and a different window will appear and it says that iChat has quit unexpectedly and then asks if I want to relaunch, report, or to just ignore. This problem has recently occurred. I usually have no problem with the application.

Hi Britany,
I have a system for getting to read all the posts.
First of All I get Emails as I am Susbcribed to every thread I have already Replied to.
Once I have read these and update them if required I use the Back to Forum link and start with the oldest unread thread.
Just because I have not replied means that I have either been sleeping or working.
Both Defcom and I are in the UK so there is also the Time Zone factor to add in.
A chat window that opens in the manner you describe is actually a Group chat window used for Group chats/Chatrooms.
In the View menu you get the option to display the Chat Participants.
Sometimes iChat does seem to take it into it's head that it wants to start a group chat when you have not asked it to.
The other issues also points to an issue with iChat.
I would start with deleting com.apple.ichat.plist
You will have to go to your Home Folder then the Library then Preferences manually by clicking the folders.
Restart iChat afterwards.
7:47 PM Friday; January 23, 2009

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