ICQ vs. Skype - GoFuckYourself.com

emjay · 08-07-2006, 08:36 AM

ICQ seems to be the IM of choice for AWM - I am surprised that more are not using skype, here's why:

- skype has (I think!) limitless space for contacts - no need to delete contacts if addressbook becomes too full

- with skype, you can revert to a p2p voicecall free of charge, anywhere in the world

- The new ICQ emoticons are really irritating! The skype ones are not

- 3 way chats with Skype no problem

- Call Landlines or Cells anywhere in the world with skype for next to nothing

You can download Skype for free at www.skype.com

GeorgeM · 08-07-2006, 08:41 AM

choose miranda ...u will have 2 in 1

Tdog · 08-07-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeM

choose miranda ...u will have 2 in 1

Does skype work with miranda ?

spazlabz · 08-07-2006, 09:20 AM

i tried skype and had a lot of problems with it going in and out during a conversation... i'll stick with ICQ or a normal phone

spaz

'So Fucking Money · 08-07-2006, 09:32 AM

Skype is the shit. I'm trying to get people on it because it's good for conferencing and it encrypts the chats.

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Skype automatically encrypts calls, chats and file transfers before sending it through the internet so no-one can intercept your call, text or file transfer. And it?s completely free of advertising, so you won?t be disturbed by annoying pop-ups or banners.

It's also nice being able to call landlines. I dont have a landline phone, just a cell so I use this. They are currently offering free US calls from within the US. Another nice option is you can get a phone number that anyone can call. I was in Paris for a month and I had a local number here in southern california and people here were able to call me over there without having to pay international costs.

Also offers new video features for MAC & PC.
Check out Skype.

DaddyHalbucks · 08-07-2006, 09:45 AM

I use both --but I think I prefer Skype.

lesbodojo · 08-07-2006, 10:00 AM

I also prefer Skype! I'm not sure why more people don't jump on it.

godisdead · 08-07-2006, 10:19 AM

Skype is way better than ICQ. Period.

Honez · 08-07-2006, 10:21 AM

I have had ICQ for so many years that I just can't imagine using anything else.

majorbitch · 08-07-2006, 10:46 AM

I only use Skype during 1on1 conversations, but anything else, esp for group chat, I use Ventrilo. Ventrilo has really nice codecs.

MyNameIsNobody · 08-07-2006, 10:47 AM

so what's wrong with msn? ^^

BlueWire · 08-07-2006, 10:48 AM

Skype is good...but when ICQ is one of the top ways that clients get in touch with you ....its not easy just to abandon ship on ICQ

GeorgeM · 08-07-2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tdog

Does skype work with miranda ?

Sure....there is a skype plugin for miranda

Vitasoy · 08-07-2006, 10:55 AM

I prefer icq myself.

xbizdon · 08-08-2006, 09:24 PM

icq is univeral, i guess

bknoob · 08-08-2006, 09:30 PM

skype all the way

. I once had a conference going with about 8 people. Not to mention free calls to any phone # in the US.

phatbiatch · 08-08-2006, 09:31 PM

I like ICQ but skype fucking rocks, i'm getting everyone i know addicted. Sooooo much easier than typing to people and less hassle than a phone call

ronin · 08-08-2006, 09:49 PM

I have always been a skype fan.

butterflybucks · 08-08-2006, 09:57 PM

Skype is encrypted too

Lykos · 08-08-2006, 10:00 PM

i use ICQ for 10 yrs and used on it,but Skypes provide u much more posibilities

cramos · 08-09-2006, 07:49 AM

skype sucks

DutchTeenCash · 08-09-2006, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cramos

skype sucks

so does a fleshlight but I still love both

GeorgeM · 08-09-2006, 08:13 AM

try new miranda

VicD · 08-09-2006, 08:49 AM

I use both, they do the job

Greg MissionD · 08-09-2006, 09:09 AM

Skype is great, use it all the time and trillian for my other IM's

Vittoria · 08-09-2006, 09:12 AM

who likes adium? i do i do

Axzar · 08-09-2006, 09:41 AM

If you think Skype sucks, you probably are using a shitty ISP and/or have a shitty connection.

08-07-2006, 08:36 AM	#1
emjay Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Back in Blighty Posts: 4,277	ICQ vs. Skype ICQ seems to be the IM of choice for AWM - I am surprised that more are not using skype, here's why: - skype has (I think!) limitless space for contacts - no need to delete contacts if addressbook becomes too full - with skype, you can revert to a p2p voicecall free of charge, anywhere in the world - The new ICQ emoticons are really irritating! The skype ones are not - 3 way chats with Skype no problem - Call Landlines or Cells anywhere in the world with skype for next to nothing You can download Skype for free at www.skype.com __________________ I Run 500+ WhatsApp Groups. The Zuck Owns Me www.emjayconsultancy.com

08-07-2006, 09:45 AM	#6
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08-07-2006, 10:00 AM	#7
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08-07-2006, 10:19 AM	#8
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08-07-2006, 10:21 AM	#9
Honez Confirmed Brat Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 6,636	I have had ICQ for so many years that I just can't imagine using anything else. __________________ Your Paysite Partner Hone at YourPaysitePartner dot Com Skype - Stressmonkey

08-07-2006, 08:41 AM	#2
GeorgeM Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,969	choose miranda ...u will have 2 in 1

08-07-2006, 09:20 AM	#4
spazlabz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 6,548	i tried skype and had a lot of problems with it going in and out during a conversation... i'll stick with ICQ or a normal phone spaz

08-07-2006, 10:46 AM	#10
majorbitch Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 708	I only use Skype during 1on1 conversations, but anything else, esp for group chat, I use Ventrilo. Ventrilo has really nice codecs. __________________

08-07-2006, 10:47 AM	#11
MyNameIsNobody Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Swedän Posts: 2,947	so what's wrong with msn? ^^ __________________ MyNameIsNobody - ICQ: 279-601-583

08-07-2006, 10:48 AM	#12
BlueWire Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,628	Skype is good...but when ICQ is one of the top ways that clients get in touch with you ....its not easy just to abandon ship on ICQ

08-07-2006, 10:55 AM	#14
Vitasoy GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 58,202	I prefer icq myself. __________________ [email protected]

08-08-2006, 09:24 PM	#15
xbizdon Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 221	icq is univeral, i guess

08-08-2006, 09:30 PM	#16
bknoob Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,610	skype all the way . I once had a conference going with about 8 people. Not to mention free calls to any phone # in the US.

08-08-2006, 09:31 PM	#17
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08-08-2006, 09:49 PM	#18
ronin Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Main St. Posts: 1,300	I have always been a skype fan.

08-08-2006, 09:57 PM	#19
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08-08-2006, 10:00 PM	#20
Lykos Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: World Posts: 31,027	i use ICQ for 10 yrs and used on it,but Skypes provide u much more posibilities __________________

08-09-2006, 07:49 AM	#21
cramos Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 77	skype sucks

08-09-2006, 08:13 AM	#23
GeorgeM Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,969	try new miranda

08-09-2006, 08:49 AM	#24
VicD ICQ: 304-611-162 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Masterdam Posts: 13,245	I use both, they do the job

08-09-2006, 09:09 AM	#25
Greg MissionD Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,866	Skype is great, use it all the time and trillian for my other IM's __________________ ICQ:119936

08-09-2006, 09:12 AM	#26
Vittoria Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 83	who likes adium? i do i do __________________

08-09-2006, 09:41 AM	#27
Axzar Random Jackass Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,837	If you think Skype sucks, you probably are using a shitty ISP and/or have a shitty connection.