Does anyone still use Skype anymore?

Steve · 01-05-2011, 05:17 PM

I know some of use used it in the past, but it looks like most of the threads, especially the skype name thread, are a year or so old. Just wondering before I finally create an account (yea, I'm a little behind the times).

Thanks

longknocker · 01-05-2011, 05:26 PM

Thinking About Getting On, But Haven't, Yet, Steve.

01-05-2011, 05:30 PM

I use Google Voice....

68TriShield · 01-05-2011, 05:31 PM

yes,all the time.
buickman58

G G · 01-05-2011, 05:37 PM

I did use it for long distance at my house for a couple years, but recently changed my phone package to include unlimited long distance so I don't use it now.

mosesbotbol · 01-05-2011, 05:56 PM

My parents use it. Sound quality is OK.

I have Vonage and MagicJack and would recommend MagicJack if you are in need of low priced telephony.

hotreds · 01-05-2011, 07:27 PM

Use it to talk to my family weekly.

markem · 01-05-2011, 07:32 PM

lots of regular skype herfs have formed and since they are relatively stable for membership, I think that people have quit putting out the call. If you want to get one going, pick a time (specify timezone) and what skype name the person hosting will use and then go for it. Lots and lots of fun.

Steve · 01-05-2011, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

lots of regular skype herfs have formed and since they are relatively stable for membership, I think that people have quit putting out the call. If you want to get one going, pick a time (specify timezone) and what skype name the person hosting will use and then go for it. Lots and lots of fun.

That's what I was wondering about...thanks!

ashtonlady · 01-05-2011, 07:34 PM

I use it

GTsetGO · 01-05-2011, 07:43 PM

we tend to use when my brother in law is on deployment.

dunng · 01-05-2011, 09:15 PM

I use it mostly for business, especially when traveling (it was great in Denmark).

HK3- · 01-05-2011, 10:12 PM

I use it frequently.

CigarNut · 01-05-2011, 10:19 PM

I use it to talk with my cousins in Chicago, friends in Mexico and for the occasional SKERF (Skype Herf).

Don Fernando · 01-06-2011, 06:01 AM

I used it to 'talk' to Stearns and #5 of 11 aka Dave Trishield yesterday

Bunker · 01-06-2011, 06:17 AM

I use it everyday at work to talk to Europe and India

mosesbotbol · 01-06-2011, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bunker

I use it everyday at work to talk to Europe

That is what I use the Vonage and MagicJack for. I send to Europe so I have a local tele and fax number. MagicJack requires a PC, Vonage does not. Sykpe I can hear the compression the most out of the three.

rizzle · 01-06-2011, 03:01 PM

Yep.

Dave128 · 01-06-2011, 03:18 PM

I use it to talk with friends in SC.

357 · 01-06-2011, 03:34 PM

A skeeter once told me there are weekly skype herfs on Fridays. Not sure if that is still going.

01-05-2011, 05:17 PM	#1
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Does anyone still use Skype anymore? I know some of use used it in the past, but it looks like most of the threads, especially the skype name thread, are a year or so old. Just wondering before I finally create an account (yea, I'm a little behind the times). Thanks __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

01-05-2011, 05:26 PM	#2
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? Thinking About Getting On, But Haven't, Yet, Steve.

01-05-2011, 05:30 PM	#3
Springsman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? I use Google Voice....

01-05-2011, 05:31 PM	#4
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? yes,all the time. buickman58

01-05-2011, 05:56 PM	#6
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? My parents use it. Sound quality is OK. I have Vonage and MagicJack and would recommend MagicJack if you are in need of low priced telephony. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

01-05-2011, 05:37 PM	#5
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? I did use it for long distance at my house for a couple years, but recently changed my phone package to include unlimited long distance so I don't use it now.

01-05-2011, 07:27 PM	#7
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? Use it to talk to my family weekly. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

01-05-2011, 07:32 PM	#8
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? lots of regular skype herfs have formed and since they are relatively stable for membership, I think that people have quit putting out the call. If you want to get one going, pick a time (specify timezone) and what skype name the person hosting will use and then go for it. Lots and lots of fun. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-05-2011, 07:34 PM	#10
ashtonlady The Lady is Here Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Laura Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,090 Trading: (8)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? I use it

01-05-2011, 07:43 PM	#11
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? we tend to use when my brother in law is on deployment. __________________ Modded Mustangs

01-05-2011, 09:15 PM	#12
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? I use it mostly for business, especially when traveling (it was great in Denmark). __________________ MassHole Banter

01-05-2011, 10:12 PM	#13
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? I use it frequently.

01-05-2011, 10:19 PM	#14
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? I use it to talk with my cousins in Chicago, friends in Mexico and for the occasional SKERF (Skype Herf). __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

01-06-2011, 06:01 AM	#15
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? I used it to 'talk' to Stearns and #5 of 11 aka Dave Trishield yesterday __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-06-2011, 06:17 AM	#16
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? I use it everyday at work to talk to Europe and India __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

01-06-2011, 03:01 PM	#18
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? Yep.

01-06-2011, 03:18 PM	#19
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? I use it to talk with friends in SC. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

01-06-2011, 03:34 PM	#20
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore? A skeeter once told me there are weekly skype herfs on Fridays. Not sure if that is still going. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain