Do you think ICQ users will switch to Skype? - GoFuckYourself.com

chaze · 08-23-2010, 10:56 AM

Seems most of my ICQ list is on skype now.

Is ICQ finally going down?

baddog · 08-23-2010, 10:59 AM

not going to happen

OMG Jim · 08-23-2010, 11:00 AM

I would guess that 25% to 50% of GFY users already use both ICQ & Skype with more adult industry members adding Skype every week.

Personally I like the free long distance voice feature on Skype but the majority of my industry contacts are currently on ICQ.

In terms of IM communication both ICQ and Skype equally serve the same function

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Agent 488 · 08-23-2010, 11:03 AM

no one uses it but porn webmasters and russians. not much left to switch.

Denny · 08-23-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Agent 488

no one uses it but porn webmasters and russians. not much left to switch.

Ethersync · 08-23-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Agent 488

no one uses it but porn webmasters and russians. not much left to switch.

Zuzana Designs · 08-23-2010, 11:06 AM

Don't even get me started on how much I fucking hate ICQ!

damnage · 08-23-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzana Designs

Don't even get me started on how much I fucking hate ICQ!

This. It's bloated, inefficient and terrible for keeping track of things.

Now that I agree with you, can I have a discount?

O MARINA · 08-23-2010, 11:08 AM

no ............

Emil · 08-23-2010, 11:14 AM

No, they're going to MSN.

myneid · 08-23-2010, 11:21 AM

i only keep open icq for those loosers that dont use skype

Chosen · 08-23-2010, 11:39 AM

I don't think so.

chaze · 08-23-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by myneid

i only keep open icq for those loosers that dont use skype

suttle

Rebel D · 08-23-2010, 11:46 AM

i love skype compared to ICQ and no Annoying Uhh Ohh sounds.

baddog · 08-23-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by myneid

i only keep open icq for those loosers that dont use skype

loser

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Originally Posted by chaze

suttle

subtle

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Originally Posted by Rebel D

i love skype compared to ICQ and no Annoying Uhh Ohh sounds.

You mean the alerts you can turn on or off that allow you to step away from your pc but still know if someone is responding to you?

DWB · 08-23-2010, 11:53 AM

I hope so. I hate ICQ.

chaze · 08-23-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by baddog

subtle

Thanks

Zuzana Designs · 08-23-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by damnage

This. It's bloated, inefficient and terrible for keeping track of things.

Now that I agree with you, can I have a discount?

haha I will give you 5% off cause you hate icq

But please e-mail to get your discount cause I hate ICQ

Hotrocket · 08-23-2010, 12:04 PM

Been in the biz since 1998, I used ICQ for about 15 mins before I uninstalled it and never looked back.
The 2 biggest misconceptions in adult, that you HAVE to use ICQ and you must attend webmaster shows. Somehow I still managed to prosper, communicate and network with others in the biz without doing either.

Django · 08-23-2010, 12:14 PM

I hope so, but when?

D Ghost · 08-23-2010, 12:15 PM

hopefully
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Scott McD · 08-23-2010, 12:15 PM

I wish more webmasters used MSN more often...

2intense · 08-23-2010, 12:27 PM

never

ThumbLord · 08-23-2010, 12:33 PM

like everybody else I hate ICQ with a passion, but heh, skype will not replace ICQ in the near future I am afraid.

Mefo · 08-23-2010, 12:41 PM

I'm moving as much icq contacts over to skype as possible but I don't see ICQ going anywhere soon...

gaffg · 08-23-2010, 05:02 PM

icq is loaded with spam.

chaze · 08-23-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

I wish more webmasters used MSN more often...

Really! lol god I hate MSN lol

Maybe msn will buy skype and ICQ and we all can get along.

chaze · 08-23-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gamingaffiliatesguide

icq is loaded with spam.

I have never been spammed on mine.

Axzar · 08-23-2010, 06:30 PM

Skype is the only "mainstream" encrypted chat. It's a no brainer.

woj · 08-23-2010, 06:38 PM

if it works, why fuck with it?

slayer69 · 08-23-2010, 06:40 PM

fucking hope so

Jim_Gunn · 08-23-2010, 08:59 PM

I fucking LOVE icq. I don't see it going anwyhere just yet. It's still the main way internet porn industry people comunicate. I am always amused when people put down boards, ICQ or webmaster conventions. I have gotten so much business from those three venues that I hear "cha ching" when I hear icq's "uh oh" sound.

Supz · 08-23-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent 488

no one uses it but porn webmasters and russians. not much left to switch.

I remember when ICQ was the #1 business IM client. It just never moved forward when all other clients did.

I think most people used it to start because it was the only IM client that recorded history.

Jon Oso · 08-23-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

You mean the alerts you can turn on or off that allow you to step away from your pc but still know if someone is responding to you?

I haven't been able to get that stupid sound to turn off. My office is in the next room over from my bedroom and the fucking thing has woken me up at 5am before with russian bots adding me.

Deej · 08-23-2010, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Oso

I haven't been able to get that stupid sound to turn off. My office is in the next room over from my bedroom and the fucking thing has woken me up at 5am before with russian bots adding me.

check your mute button...

Lukke · 08-24-2010, 12:18 AM

Why dont you use for example QIP or Miranda for ICQ protocol?

Lukke · 08-24-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon Oso

I haven't been able to get that stupid sound to turn off. My office is in the next room over from my bedroom and the fucking thing has woken me up at 5am before with russian bots adding me.

Jesus.

baddog · 08-24-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon Oso

I haven't been able to get that stupid sound to turn off. My office is in the next room over from my bedroom and the fucking thing has woken me up at 5am before with russian bots adding me.

That really sounds like a personal problem.

ilbb · 08-24-2010, 12:36 AM

I use Miranda with icq protocol and I'm happy with it

Buzz · 08-24-2010, 01:05 AM

recently I've downloaded and setup the last version of ICQ and it was "WTF?????". The piece of software is sucking monkey balls, no wonder why people hate it.
I'm using qip for icq protocol, and I'm quite happy with it, still prefer icq over skype.

jigg · 08-24-2010, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AlmightyJim

I would guess that 25% to 50% of GFY users already use both ICQ & Skype with more adult industry members adding Skype every week.

Personally I like the free long distance voice feature on Skype but the majority of my industry contacts are currently on ICQ.

In terms of IM communication both ICQ and Skype equally serve the same function

_

ICQ has a pretty good voice chat

HAPPYPEEKERS · 08-24-2010, 10:48 AM

i use skype everyday now ..

happypeeker.s

if you need to hit me up :-)

V_RocKs · 08-24-2010, 11:16 AM

If I wanted to call you... I'd call you...

Honez · 08-24-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rebel D

i love skype compared to ICQ and no Annoying Uhh Ohh sounds.

I changed my sound scheme. No more uh oh's. Now I get a bored sounding sheep.

I have both Skype and ICQ and I have noticed more people adding me to Skype however, I think ICQ will be a necessary evil for a long time to come still.

08-24-2010, 11:36 AM

im on both, have been for aggeess

The Duck · 08-24-2010, 11:39 AM

This thread got me thinking. I think I'm going to start migrating over to skype or use them both.

JFK · 08-24-2010, 12:27 PM

I have both Skype and Icq as well. Hone turned me onto Skype, like it a lot

Still need icq though, have an old version of it 2003b, dont have too many issues with it. Dont want to install the new versions, too many horror stories

Yo Adrian · 08-24-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

I wish more webmasters used MSN more often...

I'm not a big fan of MSN, maybe it was because for awhile you couldn't send offline msgs. But these days I prefer Skype. ICQ is fine, but I'd love if more people moved over to Skype.

ReGGs · 08-24-2010, 12:42 PM

Why not just use both. I don't understand the need to only use one IM program. With the exception of skype you can roll all of your messengers into one with a programs like trillian and pidgin.

u-Bob · 08-24-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by damnage

This. It's bloated, inefficient and terrible for keeping track of things.

true, but skype is even worse...

just use miranda-im...

08-23-2010, 11:00 AM	#3
OMG Jim Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,153	I would guess that 25% to 50% of GFY users already use both ICQ & Skype with more adult industry members adding Skype every week. Personally I like the free long distance voice feature on Skype but the majority of my industry contacts are currently on ICQ. In terms of IM communication both ICQ and Skype equally serve the same function _ __________________ ICQ: 254 914 537 - Skype: AlmightyJim

08-23-2010, 11:06 AM	#7
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08-23-2010, 11:14 AM	#10
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08-23-2010, 11:21 AM	#11
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08-23-2010, 12:15 PM	#22
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08-23-2010, 10:56 AM	#1
chaze Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,752	Do you think ICQ users will switch to Skype? Seems most of my ICQ list is on skype now. Is ICQ finally going down?

08-23-2010, 10:59 AM	#2
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	not going to happen

08-23-2010, 11:03 AM	#4
Agent 488 Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 22,511	no one uses it but porn webmasters and russians. not much left to switch.

08-23-2010, 11:08 AM	#9
O MARINA I'm clockin' ya, Versace shade watchin' ya Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: internet Posts: 13,795	no ............

08-23-2010, 11:39 AM	#12
Chosen VIPPay.com \| AdultWebSponsors.com Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 63,151	I don't think so.

08-23-2010, 11:46 AM	#14
Rebel D Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,916	i love skype compared to ICQ and no Annoying Uhh Ohh sounds.

08-23-2010, 11:53 AM	#16
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	I hope so. I hate ICQ.

08-23-2010, 12:04 PM	#19
Hotrocket Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,327	Been in the biz since 1998, I used ICQ for about 15 mins before I uninstalled it and never looked back. The 2 biggest misconceptions in adult, that you HAVE to use ICQ and you must attend webmaster shows. Somehow I still managed to prosper, communicate and network with others in the biz without doing either.

08-23-2010, 12:14 PM	#20
Django So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,578	I hope so, but when?

08-23-2010, 12:15 PM	#21
D Ghost null Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,820	hopefully ...

08-23-2010, 12:27 PM	#23
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08-23-2010, 12:33 PM	#24
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08-23-2010, 12:41 PM	#25
Mefo Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 6,169	I'm moving as much icq contacts over to skype as possible but I don't see ICQ going anywhere soon... __________________

08-23-2010, 05:02 PM	#26
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08-23-2010, 06:30 PM	#29
Axzar Random Jackass Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,837	Skype is the only "mainstream" encrypted chat. It's a no brainer.

08-23-2010, 06:38 PM	#30
woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	if it works, why fuck with it? __________________ Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager

08-23-2010, 06:40 PM	#31
slayer69 Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 626	fucking hope so

08-23-2010, 08:59 PM	#32
Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	I fucking LOVE icq. I don't see it going anwyhere just yet. It's still the main way internet porn industry people comunicate. I am always amused when people put down boards, ICQ or webmaster conventions. I have gotten so much business from those three venues that I hear "cha ching" when I hear icq's "uh oh" sound.

08-24-2010, 12:18 AM	#36
Lukke Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 746	Why dont you use for example QIP or Miranda for ICQ protocol?

08-24-2010, 12:36 AM	#39
ilbb Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2005 Location: EU - Czech republic Posts: 3,025	I use Miranda with icq protocol and I'm happy with it

08-24-2010, 01:05 AM	#40
Buzz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,908	recently I've downloaded and setup the last version of ICQ and it was "WTF?????". The piece of software is sucking monkey balls, no wonder why people hate it. I'm using qip for icq protocol, and I'm quite happy with it, still prefer icq over skype.

08-24-2010, 10:48 AM	#42
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08-24-2010, 11:16 AM	#43
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08-24-2010, 11:36 AM	#45
Altwebdesign Guest Posts: n/a	im on both, have been for aggeess

08-24-2010, 11:39 AM	#46
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08-24-2010, 12:27 PM	#47
JFK FUBAR the ORIGINATOR Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: FUBARLAND Posts: 67,374	I have both Skype and Icq as well. Hone turned me onto Skype, like it a lot Still need icq though, have an old version of it 2003b, dont have too many issues with it. Dont want to install the new versions, too many horror stories __________________ FUBAR Webmasters - The FUBAR Times - FUBAR Webmasters Mobile - FUBARTV.XXX For promo opps contact jfk at fubarwebmasters dot com

08-24-2010, 12:42 PM	#49
ReGGs Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoFla Posts: 248	Why not just use both. I don't understand the need to only use one IM program. With the exception of skype you can roll all of your messengers into one with a programs like trillian and pidgin.