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It is possible to deal with any unpleasant or unwanted instant messaging conversation in three simple steps:

1. Type “I’ve gotta go”
2. Press the ‘enter’ key
3. Before any response, immediately press Command-Q (or Ctrl-Q, or whatever relevant keyboard shortcut for quit is relevant on your platform of choice)

It is recommended that then you go for a walk.

Remember: life is only as complicated as you allow it to be.