A method and apparatus improve the synchronization and presentation of an
exchange of messages between two or more users during an on-line Internet
messaging session. This method and apparatus discriminate which messages
from a sender correspond to replies from a recipient and presents these
messages in an orderly, time-sequenced fashion using color schemes or
separate presentation windows which improves the overall readability and
efficiency of the communication. Additionally, the method and apparatus
provide a level of identity security. As a user enters messages, the
typing style, speech patterns, or biometrics of all the users are
monitored and will issue warnings whenever a change is detected, possibly
indicating someone other then the original user is now sending messages.
Alternatively, or in addition, a user may be asked a series of random
questions and another user will evaluate answers provided to those
questions to determine whether a user's identity is false.