have your away message talk to my away message: hollywood is using instant messaging for more than the hilarious links and ambiguous flirting that god intended it for.

Instead of displaying simple "away from my computer" messages, Hollywood buddy lists now overflow with come-ons, from "need work" to "wrapping up shoot." Producers hiring for a new production can tell at a glance who's available now, who's not and who might be free in the near future.