Why is it that some people in my buddies list have their names written in blue and others are written in white?

Also...

When the "X" beside a buddie's name is blue I think that means you have sent them a message they have not yet opened, correct?

Well why is the "PM" beside their names sometimes blue and other times white.

Silly questions but they have been irking me!

Thank-you!

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