Why does everybody use ICQ - GoFuckYourself.com

Subway · 04-22-2006, 10:56 AM

Old, lame crashes 10 times a month and all programs still use this fucked up piece of shit.

PROGRAMOWNERS!! -> MSN OR YAHOO PLEASE

CyberHustler · 04-22-2006, 10:58 AM

I use it becuase everybody else does

Cyrano · 04-22-2006, 10:59 AM

I agree, ICQ sucks, but it seems to be an industry standard for whatever reason.

After Shock Media · 04-22-2006, 11:05 AM

Despite its flaws. ICQ has been the main messanger of choice for almost a decade. We just can not one day up and switch unless we absolutely have to by force. Not only do we have a shitload of contacts within it. We also have litterally years of history files that many of us still use.
Other programs have came close to ICQ's functions I will admit. None seem to hit it on the mark and gather them all into one application like ICQ does.

ARS Bryan · 04-22-2006, 11:09 AM

I hate ICQ. The new 5.04 is bloated so I've switched back to Pro 2003b but it disconnects all the time. Piece of shit

kektex · 04-22-2006, 11:33 AM

I think the main reason is because (I think) it`s the only IM software where you can receive messages when you are offline (most of the time). I know MSN can`t do that,dunno about yahoo.
I use Miranda and haven`t had any stability problems.

loverboy · 04-22-2006, 11:39 AM

never had any major issues with ICQ since '03

MrJazz99 · 04-22-2006, 11:44 AM

Yeah, ICQ sux a lot. But what should we use else ? Messenger ? Nah, same piece of crap and then B.G got another hold of us. Skype ? Nah, then we will get Ebays useless ads in the back. Can anyone smart person create a SIMPLE client that works without any crap.

Mickey_ · 04-22-2006, 11:51 AM

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kektex · 04-22-2006, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrJazz99

Can anyone smart person create a SIMPLE client that works without any crap.

Jabber is the open source darling of IM protocols.You can even set up your own server easily. Never tried it but I`ve heard good things about it.
Meanwhile I just use Miranda for all IM networks.

woj · 04-22-2006, 11:55 AM

I don't really have ANY problems with it, it has all the functionality you may need... and it works quite smoothly too, I don't see what the bitching is about... (oh, and I use Trillian to connect to the icq network, in case that makes any difference)

minusonebit · 04-22-2006, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrJazz99

Yeah, ICQ sux a lot. But what should we use else ? Messenger ? Nah, same piece of crap and then B.G got another hold of us. Skype ? Nah, then we will get Ebays useless ads in the back. Can anyone smart person create a SIMPLE client that works without any crap.

Its called gaim.

ARS Bryan · 04-22-2006, 12:15 PM

Google Talk maybe? http://www.google.com/talk/

ARS Bryan · 04-22-2006, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minusonebit

Its called gaim.

I have serious issues with Gaim. I haven't tried any of the new betas but the developers don't give a fuck if file transfers or direct connect works at all. Also, there's been a bug forever where font sizes don't display correctly.

selena · 04-22-2006, 12:23 PM

I use icq because I've been using it since the days when powwow started to fade from popularity. It does what I need it to do, so I see no reason to change.

madawgz · 04-22-2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subway

Old, lame crashes 10 times a month and all programs still use this fucked up piece of shit.

PROGRAMOWNERS!! -> MSN OR YAHOO PLEASE

because everyone already has it from before, so if you want to talk to someone, they are probbly on icq lol

chupachups · 04-22-2006, 12:42 PM

Just use another client... I use Gaim and it works like a charm (for icq,msn, yahoo and aim)

Vitasoy · 04-22-2006, 01:11 PM

Simply because everyone uses it and it's like a domino effect, but I have not experience crashing problems

DesignWise · 04-22-2006, 01:11 PM

is ICQ the very first instant messaging software?

gecko · 04-22-2006, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesignWise

is ICQ the very first instant messaging software?

if not one of the firsts

Elli · 04-22-2006, 03:59 PM

Jabber is hit and miss on a daily basis, I found.
Yahoo is full of guys who ask for webcam every 30 seconds.
MSN doesn't allow offline messages.
I've had my ICQ number for years, and it works perfectly in my Trillian, so I'm happy with it. Why change?

Mike69 · 04-22-2006, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrJazz99

Yeah, ICQ sux a lot. But what should we use else ? Messenger ? Nah, same piece of crap and then B.G got another hold of us. Skype ? Nah, then we will get Ebays useless ads in the back. Can anyone smart person create a SIMPLE client that works without any crap.

I dunno about smart....

but .... well you'll see...

Violetta · 04-22-2006, 05:11 PM

I use msn...

u-Bob · 04-22-2006, 05:13 PM

cuz it's oldskool

Pornwolf · 04-22-2006, 05:22 PM

Skype's text messenger beats the shit out of ICQ.

BlackCrayon · 04-24-2006, 02:02 PM

use icq lite if you're having problems with icq.

s2kcord · 04-24-2006, 02:05 PM

Trillian Pro

Honez · 04-24-2006, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Despite its flaws. ICQ has been the main messanger of choice for almost a decade. We just can not one day up and switch unless we absolutely have to by force. Not only do we have a shitload of contacts within it. We also have litterally years of history files that many of us still use.
Other programs have came close to ICQ's functions I will admit. None seem to hit it on the mark and gather them all into one application like ICQ does.

Bingo

onlineriches · 04-24-2006, 02:15 PM

Msn beta now has an option to send messages to offline people, and they will receive it when they sign in.

EZRhino · 04-24-2006, 02:17 PM

Because I have a low number

stfuvt · 04-24-2006, 02:25 PM

it works fine for me

04-22-2006, 10:56 AM	#1
Subway Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Here Posts: 584	Why does everybody use ICQ Old, lame crashes 10 times a month and all programs still use this fucked up piece of shit. PROGRAMOWNERS!! -> MSN OR YAHOO PLEASE

04-22-2006, 11:05 AM	#4
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	Despite its flaws. ICQ has been the main messanger of choice for almost a decade. We just can not one day up and switch unless we absolutely have to by force. Not only do we have a shitload of contacts within it. We also have litterally years of history files that many of us still use. Other programs have came close to ICQ's functions I will admit. None seem to hit it on the mark and gather them all into one application like ICQ does. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

04-22-2006, 11:09 AM	#5
ARS Bryan Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 875	I hate ICQ. The new 5.04 is bloated so I've switched back to Pro 2003b but it disconnects all the time. Piece of shit __________________ ///ARS - Adult Revenue Service ICQ me 25120534

04-22-2006, 11:33 AM	#6
kektex Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: elkektex at gmail Posts: 1,813	I think the main reason is because (I think) it`s the only IM software where you can receive messages when you are offline (most of the time). I know MSN can`t do that,dunno about yahoo. I use Miranda and haven`t had any stability problems. __________________ exgfmovies.com, exgfclips.com, datesx.com, gayboards.com and more!

04-22-2006, 11:44 AM	#8
MrJazz99 Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 362	Yeah, ICQ sux a lot. But what should we use else ? Messenger ? Nah, same piece of crap and then B.G got another hold of us. Skype ? Nah, then we will get Ebays useless ads in the back. Can anyone smart person create a SIMPLE client that works without any crap. __________________ www.123content.com - HQ Scandinavian Adult Content [email protected] ICQ: 258-058-968

04-22-2006, 10:58 AM	#2
CyberHustler Masterbaiter Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 26,180	I use it becuase everybody else does

04-22-2006, 10:59 AM	#3
Cyrano Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 900	I agree, ICQ sucks, but it seems to be an industry standard for whatever reason.

04-22-2006, 11:39 AM	#7
loverboy When it rains, it pours Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 20,609	never had any major issues with ICQ since '03

04-22-2006, 11:51 AM	#9
Mickey_ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Worldwide Posts: 4,238	READ&VOTE have a nice weekend everyone. __________________ LifeSelector Affiliates - Make money today promoting the online porn of tomorrow. mb [at] lifeselector.com

04-22-2006, 11:55 AM	#11
woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	I don't really have ANY problems with it, it has all the functionality you may need... and it works quite smoothly too, I don't see what the bitching is about... (oh, and I use Trillian to connect to the icq network, in case that makes any difference) __________________ Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager

04-22-2006, 12:15 PM	#13
ARS Bryan Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 875	Google Talk maybe? http://www.google.com/talk/ __________________ ///ARS - Adult Revenue Service ICQ me 25120534

04-22-2006, 12:23 PM	#15
selena Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On The Edge Posts: 7,994	I use icq because I've been using it since the days when powwow started to fade from popularity. It does what I need it to do, so I see no reason to change. __________________ ~ Doer of Things at MetArtMoney Where Flawless Beauty Meets Art ~The MetArt Network ~ selena.delgado9

04-22-2006, 12:42 PM	#17
chupachups Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden/Spain you sum bitch! Posts: 6,576	Just use another client... I use Gaim and it works like a charm (for icq,msn, yahoo and aim) __________________

04-22-2006, 01:11 PM	#18
Vitasoy GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 58,202	Simply because everyone uses it and it's like a domino effect, but I have not experience crashing problems __________________ [email protected]

04-22-2006, 01:11 PM	#19
DesignWise Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Center of the Sun Posts: 3,575	is ICQ the very first instant messaging software? __________________ www.highendcreatives.com Galleries that sells.. . ICQ: 294696371

04-22-2006, 03:59 PM	#21
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	Jabber is hit and miss on a daily basis, I found. Yahoo is full of guys who ask for webcam every 30 seconds. MSN doesn't allow offline messages. I've had my ICQ number for years, and it works perfectly in my Trillian, so I'm happy with it. Why change? __________________ email: [email protected]

04-22-2006, 05:11 PM	#23
Violetta Affiliate Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 28,735	I use msn... __________________ M&A Queen

04-22-2006, 05:13 PM	#24
u-Bob there's no $$$ in porn Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: icq: 195./568.-230 (btw: not getting offline msgs) Posts: 33,063	cuz it's oldskool

04-22-2006, 05:22 PM	#25
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	Skype's text messenger beats the shit out of ICQ. __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

04-24-2006, 02:02 PM	#26
BlackCrayon Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,631	use icq lite if you're having problems with icq. __________________ you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..

04-24-2006, 02:05 PM	#27
s2kcord Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 581	Trillian Pro

04-24-2006, 02:15 PM	#29
onlineriches Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 308	Msn beta now has an option to send messages to offline people, and they will receive it when they sign in.

04-24-2006, 02:17 PM	#30
EZRhino Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: couch Posts: 6,258	Because I have a low number

04-24-2006, 02:25 PM	#31
stfuvt Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: my website Posts: 856	it works fine for me __________________ my ICQ 129-839-858 I am selling these sites cheap!!! CELEBRITY SITES THAT CONVERT AND RETAIN!!!