6. The computer program product of claim 1 further configured to cause the computer to: store, in computer-accessible memory, information gleaned from interaction between the target instant messaging identity and the identified group of instant messaging identities, the information being stored in association with the target instant messaging identity; and enable access to the stored information associated with the target instant messaging identity in a later communication session.
7. The computer program product of claim 6 wherein the stored information associated with the target instant messaging identity comprises a searchable user profile associated with the target instant messaging identity.