Something good just happened on Skype. It's such an ideal social tool, way beyond just some voice and video. No silly number.. 134567564 777645
A proper secure ID for you to choose, in letters
I started using it in 2003 and what's changed over the years (the software version does not matter. It does exactly the same). People I regularly speak to you have been added. It's who is online, and when. People across the planet in different timezones. I often chat at awkward times as I'm just about to rush to get to London for work, and she's online at night... I usually get a bit late to the office, because it's so compelling to see her video and smiles for a few minutes...
Today I got back from a heavy gym session, ending on an ultimate high (as I write) biking to and back home in serious rain in traffic. I love it! Soaking
Got some failed Skype calls from Dad so called back. Then another person, my schoolfriend's Mum, a psychologist (um... good to meet a new family, now my Mum's gone) Conference Call is something I've never tried in my life. Always known about it. This is a time to get together, thru a school connection. Chatting together. Never used before. I was called the host, as I added others. I got people together
It's people that matter. Not the software - it's not a toy. It's better than the phone.
Yes, facebook has similarities. But Skype is in pole position. The only way I discovered facebook was when a Skype girl told me about it
So far, I've never spoken anyone who's American yet. I wonder why