Is it ok to leave ichat online all the time?

My mother and I both have imac's and love them. We also like to ichat everyday...is it ok to leave ichat active all day or close it down after each session?

If you have an always on connection, it's no problem to leave your iChat online all the time. Enjoy the inkernet

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