This article explores variation in the use of the pronouns "nous" and "on" for first-person plural reference in a substantial corpus of French-language Internet chat discourse. The results indicate that "on" is nearly categorically preferred to "nous," which is in line with previous research on informal spoken French. A qualitative analysis of "nous" tokens suggests that the use of this variant is limited to certain contexts, such as jokes, imitations and role-plays, or in order to refer to a group "seen from the outside." This research has implications for the study of discourse produced in electronic environments in relation to speech and writing. In concluding, the fate of "nous" is discussed and directions for future research on computer-mediated communication are advanced. (Contains 4 tables and 7 notes.)