Why don't more people use Skype? - GoFuckYourself.com

Paul Markham · 08-23-2006, 08:51 AM

It's for free, you can talk and it's easy to use. The 3 things that best describe me.

Free, talkative and easy.

I'm on Skype paulmarkham1 if you feel lonely.

VicD · 08-23-2006, 08:53 AM

Everybody uses ICQ in this bizz, gonna takes a lot of time to make a switch.
I like Skype better...

SAM SIYC · 08-23-2006, 08:54 AM

I love skype...was wondering the same!

Paul Markham · 08-23-2006, 09:05 AM

Typing is a pain especially when it's with someone who insists on sending one word at a time. Or up to 4, I'm trying to read what he/she is saying and it's coming in all the time.

Skype is for the ones who can talk.

StuartD · 08-23-2006, 09:06 AM

Talking is more of a pain, for me.

Once I open my mouth, all productivity stops. I can't concentrate on my work and I have to concentrate on what I'm doing with that person only.

Where as with instant messengers, I can talk to 8 people at once and still be getting my work done at the same time.

Sexsitesurfer · 08-23-2006, 09:13 AM

I use Skype for social calls to friends around the world, I only use ICQ for work.

I guess I would struggle to concentrate on anything else if I was on the phone (Skype) all day.

Babagirls · 08-23-2006, 09:15 AM

i use skype from time to time

BlackCrayon · 08-23-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by StuartD

Talking is more of a pain, for me.

Once I open my mouth, all productivity stops. I can't concentrate on my work and I have to concentrate on what I'm doing with that person only.

Where as with instant messengers, I can talk to 8 people at once and still be getting my work done at the same time.

yep, much harder to multi-task while talking, especially talking to mulitple people. also icq logs conversations so if i need to go back and check stuff, have link codes sent, etc its all right there.

Odin · 08-23-2006, 09:17 AM

I wish more people did. ICQ sucks ass, always disconnecting or not sending messages for one reason or another.

Paul Markham · 08-23-2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by StuartD

Talking is more of a pain, for me.

Once I open my mouth, all productivity stops. I can't concentrate on my work and I have to concentrate on what I'm doing with that person only.

Where as with instant messengers, I can talk to 8 people at once and still be getting my work done at the same time.

I have nightmares of 8 people trying to contact me at the same time on ICQ, all wanting to spend money and ICQ is fucking me.

StuartD · 08-23-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Markham

I have nightmares of 8 people trying to contact me at the same time on ICQ, all wanting to spend money and ICQ is fucking me.

I have nightmares of 8 people trying to contact me on icq, but not being able to because I refuse to use it because I'm too important to deal with the occasional disconnection....
or because I'm too busy on skype all the time to give them the proper attention.

media · 08-23-2006, 09:40 AM

Skype is way better in my opinion... I love the conference feature...

Buzz · 08-23-2006, 09:41 AM

typing is easier for me compared to talking.
Especially when english isn't your native language

Mr. Romance · 08-23-2006, 09:43 AM

I use it all the time...and there voip service as well

Mr. Romance

Pornopat · 08-23-2006, 09:44 AM

I prefer icq for business because I have trouble understanding some of the accents people have. When they write it out I get what they are saying without heaving to say "uhmmmm I am sorry" alll the time.

I use skype to talk to friends.

media · 08-23-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzz

typing is easier for me compared to talking.
Especially when english isn't your native language

You can chat in text on skype... It's multi funtional, I think they have or are adding video chat too..

eroticsexxx · 08-23-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by StuartD

Talking is more of a pain, for me.

Once I open my mouth, all productivity stops. I can't concentrate on my work and I have to concentrate on what I'm doing with that person only.

Where as with instant messengers, I can talk to 8 people at once and still be getting my work done at the same time.

Skype has instant messenging as well though - even conference messenging

And if you really want to show off you can do a skypecast with up to 100 people at the same time...

I abandoned ICQ a while ago and never looked back...

See my Sig if you want to sign up for SkypeIn (includes free voicemail and forwarding) or SkypeOut

Pornopat · 08-23-2006, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Markham

I'm on Skype paulmarkham1 if you feel lonely.

Paul do you ever skype with paulmarkham2 and if you do, do you feel shizophrenic about it?

Barefootsies · 08-23-2006, 09:51 AM

I normally use Yahoo for 90% of my IM's. ICQ for business, and then AIM for those who have nothing except that (only log in when needed) and Skype. Skype is probably my 2nd favorite. Only because I am used to Yahoo.

The conference feature is nice.

One thing I do not like is it doesn't deliver my offlines until the next time the person logs on and you are on.

TheLegacy · 08-23-2006, 10:03 AM

skype is popular overseas but not in usa - remember some webmasters dont want to see who they are talking too - maybe they dont want a company to see that they are talking to a 19 year old etc. but webmasters in general only wish to communicate through emails.

I have several clients on skype... but icq has been a foundation of the industry for a long long time.. unless more are willing to add skype to the mix ( I do in my emails ) it simply isnt going to get popular - plus not sure if it saves conversations (which is very important for me on icq)

Paul Markham · 08-23-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pornopat

Paul do you ever skype with paulmarkham2 and if you do, do you feel shizophrenic about it?

He always starts an argument or spamming me. I put him on my ignore list.

free4porn · 08-23-2006, 11:09 AM

skype rocks, shame more people dont use it

BARDIOC · 08-23-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

yep, much harder to multi-task while talking, especially talking to mulitple people. also icq logs conversations so if i need to go back and check stuff, have link codes sent, etc its all right there.

Skype also logs text conversations. It also does video & VoIp...

HomerSimpson · 08-23-2006, 11:34 AM

Google Talk is #1 messenger if you ask me...
but I use ICQ and Skype also...

Paul Markham · 08-23-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by free4porn

skype rocks, shame more people dont use it

So I will give this a bump.

Greg MissionD · 08-23-2006, 01:15 PM

skype rules and even for instant msg chat too

fuzebox · 08-23-2006, 01:17 PM

I use it with a couple of people, and I use SkypeOut to call friends and family in Canada... but it's a pain in the ass. IM gives you so much more freedom, I can have my music on, I can go to the bathroom mid conversation, etc.

topshelfdesign · 08-23-2006, 01:20 PM

i just plain out dont like it, no paticular reason, its just never clicked with me

xLaborJames · 08-23-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief

I wish more people did. ICQ sucks ass, always disconnecting or not sending messages for one reason or another.

yes ive been having so much trouble with sending and getting my messages this week...

Elli · 08-23-2006, 01:21 PM

I'm with Stuart on this one. I can get much more done while I'm talking to people on ICQ, and I like having the logs to save URLs, etc.

DateDoc · 08-23-2006, 01:26 PM

it is an ebay company (or about to be) so it will be fucked up soon.

godisdead · 08-23-2006, 02:01 PM

I like Skype better, too. I only have ICQ for this biz. I guess it's one of these standards that stay just because they're standard. I think you'll need some major advantage for a big switch. Looks like the talk-feature isn't enough to cut it.

eroticsexxx · 08-23-2006, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BusterPorn

it is an ebay company (or about to be) so it will be fucked up soon.

Nah, they've been going strong and only will get better.

I'm not a US resident, so SkypeIn is awesome! Where else can I get a US/UK/Polish/Japanese/Australian/French/German/Swiss/Chinese/Brazilian phone # for less than $40 a year WITH voicemail AND the ability to forward that number to my cellphone in The Bahamas or access that number wherever internet access is available?

Bear in mind that calls to the US are $.40 a minute from The Bahamas and higher to anywhere else. With SkypeOUT, calls to phonelines are 100% free to the US and Canada and only $.03 a minute to Japan, the UK and other major countries.

The long distance savings, phone number, text chat, conference/skypecast, call forwarding and chat-to-SMS (cellphone) features makes Skype a better business communication choice, in my opinion.

But then again, my opinion may be jaded. Click on the SKYPE ad in my sig if ya don't believe me

nAtuRaLbEautY · 08-25-2006, 12:55 AM

dunno... but i have one installed here.

Jace · 08-25-2006, 01:02 AM

why do people keep comparing skype to icq? is skype a chat program?

to me it is like comparing email to a phone, they are two totally different things

I HATE the phone, I hate phone conversations....no one can talk on the phone right and there is always one party that is uncomfortable, unless the two people have known each other for years

chatting is so much easier and less personal for those of us that don't really like the phone type shit

Jace · 08-25-2006, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nAtuRaLbEautY

dunno... but i have one installed here.

why did you bump this thread?

chaze · 08-25-2006, 01:16 AM

If I talked to everyone that I icq nothing would get done. I always do better with email or chat then on the phone when getting stuff done.

Sexsitesurfer · 08-25-2006, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jace

why do people keep comparing skype to icq? is skype a chat program?

to me it is like comparing email to a phone, they are two totally different things

I HATE the phone, I hate phone conversations....no one can talk on the phone right and there is always one party that is uncomfortable, unless the two people have known each other for years

chatting is so much easier and less personal for those of us that don't really like the phone type shit

Well Skype has the messenging option too, so you have more choice in your mode of communication.

Jace · 08-25-2006, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sexsitesurfer

Well Skype has the messenging option too, so you have more choice in your mode of communication.

i don't think you can use skype in trillian though

with 2 icq's, 3 aol's and 1 msn, I can't even leave my trillian behind for some phone software that happens to have a chat feature

studiocritic · 08-25-2006, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jace

i don't think you can use skype in trillian though

with 2 icq's, 3 aol's and 1 msn, I can't even leave my trillian behind for some phone software that happens to have a chat feature

i'm in the same boat here..

Trillian has been randomly dropping outbound AIM messages on all 3 of my PCs/laptops for over a year, though.

Unfortunately there is no other viable multi-medium messengers that I know of.

I need it to handle AIM, ICQ, and Y!.. log everything, let me rename contacts and add notes to them, and have containers.

Any candidates? =(

bhutocracy · 08-25-2006, 02:13 AM

Skype is great for small tele-conferences.. bit hard when you've got a bunch of people all in one office in a conf with several other people off site though because it's broadcasting to everyone and with a bunch of people on the same connection is gets a bit iffy.. I've found server based stuff like teamspeak works better for that.. but if it's only one or two people in the office talking to other people offsite is seems to work pretty well...

08-23-2006, 08:54 AM	#3
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08-23-2006, 09:05 AM	#4
Paul Markham Too old to care Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: On the sofa, watching TV or doing my jigsaws. Posts: 52,943	Typing is a pain especially when it's with someone who insists on sending one word at a time. Or up to 4, I'm trying to read what he/she is saying and it's coming in all the time. Skype is for the ones who can talk. __________________ Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500. PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70

08-23-2006, 09:13 AM	#6
Sexsitesurfer Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Porn land Posts: 3,157	I use Skype for social calls to friends around the world, I only use ICQ for work. I guess I would struggle to concentrate on anything else if I was on the phone (Skype) all day. __________________ Paul DDF Productions Marketing manager Skype: Marketing.DDF ICQ: 316302313 Cell: +36 30 732 6076 [email protected]

08-23-2006, 09:15 AM	#7
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08-23-2006, 09:40 AM	#12
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08-23-2006, 08:51 AM	#1
Paul Markham Too old to care Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: On the sofa, watching TV or doing my jigsaws. Posts: 52,943	Why don't more people use Skype? It's for free, you can talk and it's easy to use. The 3 things that best describe me. Free, talkative and easy. I'm on Skype paulmarkham1 if you feel lonely. __________________ Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500. PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70

08-23-2006, 08:53 AM	#2
VicD ICQ: 304-611-162 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Masterdam Posts: 13,245	Everybody uses ICQ in this bizz, gonna takes a lot of time to make a switch. I like Skype better...

08-23-2006, 09:06 AM	#5
StuartD Sofa King Band Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outside the box Posts: 29,903	Talking is more of a pain, for me. Once I open my mouth, all productivity stops. I can't concentrate on my work and I have to concentrate on what I'm doing with that person only. Where as with instant messengers, I can talk to 8 people at once and still be getting my work done at the same time.

08-23-2006, 09:17 AM	#9
Odin Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: au Posts: 2,545	I wish more people did. ICQ sucks ass, always disconnecting or not sending messages for one reason or another.

08-23-2006, 09:41 AM	#13
Buzz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,908	typing is easier for me compared to talking. Especially when english isn't your native language

08-23-2006, 09:43 AM	#14
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08-23-2006, 09:44 AM	#15
Pornopat AdultTubeSubmits.com Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 10,598	I prefer icq for business because I have trouble understanding some of the accents people have. When they write it out I get what they are saying without heaving to say "uhmmmm I am sorry" alll the time. I use skype to talk to friends. __________________ https://stripcash.com/sign-up/?userI...fff832eb95ab6a

08-23-2006, 09:51 AM	#19
Barefootsies Choice is an Illusion Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Obama Posts: 42,635	I normally use Yahoo for 90% of my IM's. ICQ for business, and then AIM for those who have nothing except that (only log in when needed) and Skype. Skype is probably my 2nd favorite. Only because I am used to Yahoo. The conference feature is nice. One thing I do not like is it doesn't deliver my offlines until the next time the person logs on and you are on. __________________ Should You Email Your Members? Link1 \| Link2 \| Link3 Enough Said. "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?"

08-23-2006, 10:03 AM	#20
TheLegacy SEO Connoisseur Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brantford, Ontario Posts: 17,202	skype is popular overseas but not in usa - remember some webmasters dont want to see who they are talking too - maybe they dont want a company to see that they are talking to a 19 year old etc. but webmasters in general only wish to communicate through emails. I have several clients on skype... but icq has been a foundation of the industry for a long long time.. unless more are willing to add skype to the mix ( I do in my emails ) it simply isnt going to get popular - plus not sure if it saves conversations (which is very important for me on icq) __________________ SEO Connoisseur Microsoft Teams: Robert Warren SEO Telegram: @TheLegacy54 RobertWarrenSEO.com

08-23-2006, 11:09 AM	#22
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08-23-2006, 11:34 AM	#24
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08-23-2006, 01:15 PM	#26
Greg MissionD Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,866	skype rules and even for instant msg chat too __________________ ICQ:119936

08-23-2006, 01:17 PM	#27
fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,137	I use it with a couple of people, and I use SkypeOut to call friends and family in Canada... but it's a pain in the ass. IM gives you so much more freedom, I can have my music on, I can go to the bathroom mid conversation, etc.

08-23-2006, 01:20 PM	#28
topshelfdesign Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 930	i just plain out dont like it, no paticular reason, its just never clicked with me

08-23-2006, 01:21 PM	#30
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	I'm with Stuart on this one. I can get much more done while I'm talking to people on ICQ, and I like having the logs to save URLs, etc. __________________ email: [email protected]

08-23-2006, 01:26 PM	#31
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	it is an ebay company (or about to be) so it will be fucked up soon. __________________

08-23-2006, 02:01 PM	#32
godisdead Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,213	I like Skype better, too. I only have ICQ for this biz. I guess it's one of these standards that stay just because they're standard. I think you'll need some major advantage for a big switch. Looks like the talk-feature isn't enough to cut it. __________________ $40 Flat Fee 70% Revshare YEAH THOSE ARE CRAZY PAYOUTS coming soon Crazy Payouts

08-25-2006, 12:55 AM	#34
nAtuRaLbEautY Confirmed User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,107	dunno... but i have one installed here. __________________ Prime Outsourcing│offshore solutions│manual labor│staff leasing│full time employees starting at $695.00/month=managed and dedicated \| icq: 309570461 \| live chat

08-25-2006, 01:02 AM	#35
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	why do people keep comparing skype to icq? is skype a chat program? to me it is like comparing email to a phone, they are two totally different things I HATE the phone, I hate phone conversations....no one can talk on the phone right and there is always one party that is uncomfortable, unless the two people have known each other for years chatting is so much easier and less personal for those of us that don't really like the phone type shit

08-25-2006, 01:16 AM	#37
chaze Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,752	If I talked to everyone that I icq nothing would get done. I always do better with email or chat then on the phone when getting stuff done.

08-25-2006, 02:13 AM	#41
bhutocracy Not making A Comeback Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,218	Skype is great for small tele-conferences.. bit hard when you've got a bunch of people all in one office in a conf with several other people off site though because it's broadcasting to everyone and with a bunch of people on the same connection is gets a bit iffy.. I've found server based stuff like teamspeak works better for that.. but if it's only one or two people in the office talking to other people offsite is seems to work pretty well...