Is it possible to delete user accounts in Messages?

When I went into Messages to set up an account, it somehow listed more than one account. Now I cannot seem to delete the second account that was created, and I think when I log into one, they both log in. It appears to be sending messages twice. I am not able to select the "-" button to delete the extraneous account. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

HI,
If in the process of setting up your Apple ID as the iMessages "Account" there have been some "extras" created you will have to do the following:-
Make the Finder the front App (listed in the menu bar)
Use the Go Menu
Hold down the ALT key and select the Library at appears.
Open Preferences
Find the file com.apple.imservice.iMessages.plist
Drag it to the Trash
Restart Messages
You may have to reset the iMessages/Apple ID up again but the "extras" should be gone.
10:20 PM Monday; September 3, 2012
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