Cleaning up? Here's how:

1. Right-click the friend or contact and select Delete.
2. Click Yes.

The contact will not be notified that they have been deleted. If you no longer want to receive messages from this person:

1. Click Messenger.
2. Click Preferences.
3. From the list on the left, click Ignore List.
4. Click Add.
5. Enter the person's ID.
6. Click Go.

All done. You can have a change of heart, too! Go back and remove the contact from your Ignore List anytime. You'll then be able to receive messages from them again.

Note: When you remove someone from your Messenger List, you'll also have the option to remove them from your address book.