Why do we use ICQ? - GoFuckYourself.com

AlexVoyeur · 02-17-2009, 01:35 PM

I've had ICQ installed in various computers since the mid 90's ( it feels).
Why are we still using such an old message system, almost all adult webmasters use it. What's so great about it?
I can barely connect to the server, never mind trying to change settings on my profile. I can't do that for the love of fuck.
Just wondurrin...

sue · 02-17-2009, 01:38 PM

Good question. Maybe because we are addicted to the horrible sound when someone is contacting you:-) On the other hand I know when my icq goes off that it is business related, when it is one of the others it is personal and probably not urgent.

*hugs and kisses*

munki · 02-17-2009, 01:38 PM

So we can show off how few digits are in our ICQ of course...

HookUPcom · 02-17-2009, 01:41 PM

i think it's so we can talk to ourselves... I notice when I'm using it, I'm saying the same thing a few times before I type it... And I can type at a decent speed. But I guess I do that here even more... man what a frickin waste of time both of these are.... ;)

StuartD · 02-17-2009, 01:43 PM

Well, when you try to do business and discover that 99% of the people you could potentially do business with all use ICQ....

you use it.

Barefootsies · 02-17-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuartD

Well, when you try to do business and discover that 99% of the people you could potentially do business with all use ICQ....

you use it.

Jim_Gunn · 02-17-2009, 01:45 PM

Exactly. That's how it started and the industry keeps using it, so too late to change. I love icq.

alexchechs · 02-17-2009, 02:11 PM

I use AIM (iCHAT) way more than ICQ but because so many people in the industry use it I have to have an account and have it open all day...

chelis · 02-17-2009, 02:13 PM

No idea, but I guess we already cross the point of no return!

PR_Sebas · 02-17-2009, 02:16 PM

Because we're webmasters and we like to complain... it gives us another thing to complain about.

baddog · 02-17-2009, 02:18 PM

The history feature . . . and as mentioned earlier, it is the standard.

Walter Gropius · 02-17-2009, 02:18 PM

I always figured it's because nobody wants their e-mail address published all over forums, websites etc due to the risk (guarantee) that they'll get spammed to buggery. The main alternative is probably MSN Messenger and that uses e-mail addresses for user IDs / logins.

Marcus Aurelius · 02-17-2009, 02:19 PM

yeah the history feature is the #1 reason. plus almost everyone in this industry uses it, faults and all. I don't see ICQ going away from adult anytime soon.

Khulan · 02-17-2009, 02:20 PM

So do you think if there is better message system rather than ICQ?

kane · 02-17-2009, 02:21 PM

Some of it, I think, is because it has been around for a while. Back when I first started in this biz it was really the only good IM type of program so it was what everyone used. I think sticking with it is just easier for most people than changing. I have had a few business contacts tell me they have changed to other services so maybe there is a slow change beginning.

CIVMatt · 02-17-2009, 02:21 PM

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Tom_PM · 02-17-2009, 02:38 PM

Every program should have their own messenger with subtle advertising, but not too pushy.

Thats the second idea I've given away in 24 hours. Go for it.

Antonio · 02-17-2009, 02:38 PM

don't know about you, I use postal pigeons

u-Bob · 02-17-2009, 02:39 PM

1. It's oldskool.
2. If you put "Contact: 123-123-95" on a page, only other webmasters know what that means.
3. It's been around for ages so almost every webmaster has an account there.
4. lots of different clients...
5. history.

brassmonkey · 02-17-2009, 02:42 PM

i use miranda i dont have the volume on

cykoe6 · 02-17-2009, 02:46 PM

I like ICQ.

peeperpimp · 02-17-2009, 02:49 PM

Another reason might be that not to many ppl outside of the industry use it.

So it's less likely that you will get someone trying to contact you, just for meaningless chatter that will waste your time. ( just my

)

Sid70 · 02-17-2009, 02:53 PM

i would move to skype but still i have a ton of ICQ clients, so the day Skype integrates ICQ in I will.

mynameisjim · 02-17-2009, 02:55 PM

So I can keep in touch with Russian girls who want to say hi and type in characters I can't understand.

Loki · 02-17-2009, 04:18 PM

I've always like a good ole phone call better lol

But then again I just LOVE to talk lol

-Loki-

Mr Pheer · 02-17-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vdc-Loki

I've always like a good ole phone call better lol

But then again I just LOVE to talk lol

-Loki-

I'm completely different, I hate talking on the phone. I will even go out of my way to avoid it most of the time.

StuartD · 02-17-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pheer

I'm completely different, I hate talking on the phone. I will even go out of my way to avoid it most of the time.

Same, I can have 7 conversations on the go, and be working on 3 different things... but once that damn phone rings, everything stops until I hang it up.

If it's a meeting or something I need to give my attention to, fine... but otherwise, my world just came to a screeching halt just cause someone's unable to articulate themselves well enough in text form.

SuzzyQ · 02-17-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mynameisjim

So I can keep in touch with Russian girls who want to say hi and type in characters I can't understand.

eroticsexxx · 02-17-2009, 05:10 PM

Have an icq account, but use it with trillian.

rayadp05 · 02-17-2009, 05:13 PM

I don't mind using ICQ at all and the main reason why I use it is because so many other webmasters in the industry use it.

After Shock Media · 02-17-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by alexchechs

I use AIM (iCHAT) way more than ICQ but because so many people in the industry use it I have to have an account and have it open all day...

Isn't AIM and ICQ interchangeable and you can go cross platform with accounts on either of them.

Spunky · 02-17-2009, 05:39 PM

It's been around for a long time and used by so many people

NaughtyRob · 02-17-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Isn't AIM and ICQ interchangeable and you can go cross platform with accounts on either of them.

Yeah you can add AIM names to ICQ and I believe vice versa.

seeric · 02-17-2009, 06:40 PM

i use skype mostly. i loathe and ignore icq but keep an account on my adium open in case someone leaks through thats important. otherwise, as far as IMing goes i'm in the 2009 era and am on skype w/ video. this industry needs to get with the plan. and its secure. /whine.

HomerSimpson · 02-17-2009, 07:02 PM

legacy from the past...
I use Google Talk the most today, have lots of friends on MSN, but all biz only at ICQ...

D Ghost · 02-17-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuartD

Well, when you try to do business and discover that 99% of the people you could potentially do business with all use ICQ....

you use it.

HorseShit · 02-17-2009, 07:36 PM

I need a short icq #

tony286 · 02-17-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdc-Loki

I've always like a good ole phone call better lol

But then again I just LOVE to talk lol

-Loki-

im the same way and that way things arent read the wrong way.

james_clickmemedia · 02-17-2009, 07:48 PM

because it was the only thing around in the late 1990's..
I remember attending mirc chat rooms back in the day.

AtlantisCash · 02-17-2009, 08:01 PM

as being an Ole School webmaster, i can't change some of my habits and i don't want to change them either, icq sounds for more business related to me rather then other instant messaging programs.

miss_jody · 02-17-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munki

So we can show off how few digits are in our ICQ of course...

Totally....

edgeprod · 02-17-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munki

So we can show off how few digits are in our ICQ of course...

Search for "I sale low ICQ" .. haha!

I thought I was slick with my 6-digit ICQ, but I've seen lower recently. Neat stuff.

baddog · 02-17-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdc-Loki

I've always like a good ole phone call better lol

But then again I just LOVE to talk lol

-Loki-

No history.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Pheer

I'm completely different, I hate talking on the phone. I will even go out of my way to avoid it most of the time.

Sometimes the phone is better . . . like when you have to walk someone through something. Of course, if they don't take notes you will probably get a second call.

Quote:

Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Isn't AIM and ICQ interchangeable and you can go cross platform with accounts on either of them.

I think recent versions may . . . not 2001b.

NickB. · 02-17-2009, 10:07 PM

I fucking hate ICQ - running it through Adium on mac is a little better and stable

still sucking ass though and it doesnt even feel right

tranza · 02-18-2009, 07:08 AM

Because we are very tradicional!!

ADL Colin · 02-18-2009, 07:12 AM

I've never liked it. Always been an email guy.

Itchy · 02-18-2009, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

The history feature . . . and as mentioned earlier, it is the standard.

Yea I like the history feature but my db crashed and I lost 2 years of chats

Have to remember to save it every now and then.

candyflip · 02-18-2009, 07:36 AM

Anyone remember the Adult Webmaster Messenger?

CyberHustler · 02-18-2009, 07:36 AM

Itchy · 02-18-2009, 07:48 AM

Wow that was a few years back I tried it for a bit

02-17-2009, 01:38 PM	#2
sue Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 495	Good question. Maybe because we are addicted to the horrible sound when someone is contacting you:-) On the other hand I know when my icq goes off that it is business related, when it is one of the others it is personal and probably not urgent. hugs and kisses __________________ >>> ThaiChix-Cash.com <<< >>> ThaiChix.com <<< Top Ten Asian Site On All Review Sites!!!!

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02-17-2009, 01:35 PM	#1
AlexVoyeur Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Outside your window Posts: 37	Why do we use ICQ? I've had ICQ installed in various computers since the mid 90's ( it feels). Why are we still using such an old message system, almost all adult webmasters use it. What's so great about it? I can barely connect to the server, never mind trying to change settings on my profile. I can't do that for the love of fuck. Just wondurrin... __________________ For the 1st time we're offering 100's of titles of VOYEUR and AMATEUR content (full 2257)for web use www.bestvoyeurcontent.com icq # 289287540

02-17-2009, 01:45 PM	#7
Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	Exactly. That's how it started and the industry keeps using it, so too late to change. I love icq.

02-17-2009, 02:13 PM	#9
chelis Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montevideo Posts: 620	No idea, but I guess we already cross the point of no return!

02-17-2009, 02:16 PM	#10
PR_Sebas Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,825	Because we're webmasters and we like to complain... it gives us another thing to complain about. __________________

02-17-2009, 02:18 PM	#11
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	The history feature . . . and as mentioned earlier, it is the standard.

02-17-2009, 02:18 PM	#12
Walter Gropius Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 397	I always figured it's because nobody wants their e-mail address published all over forums, websites etc due to the risk (guarantee) that they'll get spammed to buggery. The main alternative is probably MSN Messenger and that uses e-mail addresses for user IDs / logins. __________________ Adulterate \| Porn Legends \| Classic Porno \| Porn Blog ICQ: 433306197

02-17-2009, 02:19 PM	#13
Marcus Aurelius No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 14,809	yeah the history feature is the #1 reason. plus almost everyone in this industry uses it, faults and all. I don't see ICQ going away from adult anytime soon.

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kane Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: portland, OR Posts: 20,684	Some of it, I think, is because it has been around for a while. Back when I first started in this biz it was really the only good IM type of program so it was what everyone used. I think sticking with it is just easier for most people than changing. I have had a few business contacts tell me they have changed to other services so maybe there is a slow change beginning.

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02-17-2009, 02:39 PM	#19
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02-17-2009, 06:40 PM	#34
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	i use skype mostly. i loathe and ignore icq but keep an account on my adium open in case someone leaks through thats important. otherwise, as far as IMing goes i'm in the 2009 era and am on skype w/ video. this industry needs to get with the plan. and its secure. /whine.

02-17-2009, 07:02 PM	#35
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AtlantisCash Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Istanbul - Turkiye Posts: 3,179	as being an Ole School webmaster, i can't change some of my habits and i don't want to change them either, icq sounds for more business related to me rather then other instant messaging programs.

02-17-2009, 10:07 PM	#44
NickB. Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 8,855	I fucking hate ICQ - running it through Adium on mac is a little better and stable still sucking ass though and it doesnt even feel right

02-18-2009, 07:08 AM	#45
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