Web tools are safer than downloading unknown files.
The use of any third-party tool that interacts with IMVU in unauthorized ways carries serious risks. These risks can be broken down into two main categories: the direct threat of malware and the erosion of user privacy. Imvu Active Room Scanner
Furthermore, IMVU has a culture of "AFK" (Away From Keyboard). Many users leave their clients open in shops or public squares to earn credits or simply to maintain a presence. A room might show "15/20" users, but when you enter, 14 of them are slumped over in the idle animation. Web tools are safer than downloading unknown files