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> Time to stop using Skype Eh, I don't see it as that big of a deal. They're providing a free service, it looks like it's only there when you're not video chat
by gbelote 14y ago
> Time to stop using Skype
Eh, I don't see it as that big of a deal. They're providing a free service, it looks like it's only there when you're not video chatting, it uses real estate that isn't already used, and (at least the first version) only allows silent, non-expanding ads.
- ashconnor 14y agoIf Skype wasn't a P2P system I'd be inclined to agree. So now they are using my bandwidth and pushing ads on me. Might be time to move.
- sourc3 14y agoSensational Titles to get upvotes. I am not getting what the biggest issue here is. Is it okay to get free email with ads in it but injection of ads to an otherwise empty space for free video calls that are crisp and very high quality with some ads is a deal-breaker? A lot of people think running things is free. We all need to realize that maintaining the code base, running the servers etc all cost money. Companies are in the business of making money and if they can make money while providing a free service why not? Those of us who are not happy with it, should just pay for it to offset the costs :)