It seems most folks in the blind community, or in this community at least, are rejoicing the demise of Skype, but I’m definitely not in that camp.
A distant cousin of mine told me about Skype, and I thought, nah, why Skype? For quite awhile I didn’t do anything about her recommendation but at some point, I cant remember exactly what year, I did download Skype and I have memories, yeah, both good and bad, where Skype is concerned. To throw all that away, I just can’t imagine how Microsoft is doing this. I can’t imagine how so many folks are happy about it.
When I reflect on how many people I met through Skype, how many long, lovely chats, both voice and text, I had there, I’m actually tearing up a bit. So, this is me, not rejoicing, not happy at all, that Skype is dying. Thanks, Microsoft, for taking over such a beautiful program and trashing it, all the way. You did a beautiful job, … not at all!
I will do it soon.
I thought you’d already done that.
I will export all my data then remove my Microsoft account once again. Sad to see it gone.
I agree there.
Unfortunately true. Just think though, if Microsoft hadn’t taken over Skype it’d still be going strong, most likely.
I can symperthise. I felt the same way about the old MSN messenger. I did use skype for a while in my early 20s. It was fun at that time. Easy to use. But things come and go, sadly. And times change.
I’ve switched to Teams.
Are you planning to export your Skype data? I’m planning to do mine soon and I’m planning to delete my Microsoft account. I’m not interested in teams yet.
I haven’t made or received any calls on Teams yet. I hope the call quality is good, not like Zoom, ugh! I’m still familiarizing myself with Teams’ interface.
I’m not sure why Skype is dying.
I have never used teams before.
I understand completely.
I am not happy that Skype is gone. Be using Skype since 2013 when my cousin James set it up for me because I want it.