Why is ICQ mandatory lately ? - GoFuckYourself.com

john1975 · 07-22-2013, 11:23 AM

Seems like just to get approved for affiliate program applications lately...ICQ is mandatory...email isn't enough.

why ?

I hate all IM programs and avoid them religiously. (because their annoying...just like txt messaging)

When I work, I like peace n quiet...so I can think. Which is why I prefer email.

When I think of IM programs...they remind me of stuff like - "like omg....what's ur A/S/L ?"

Scott McD · 07-22-2013, 11:24 AM

Strange since less and less people are using it these days...

Google Expert · 07-22-2013, 11:25 AM

Programs like to know they customer.

baddog · 07-22-2013, 11:25 AM

I have seen the question asked, I never saw it as a mandatory field

Rochard · 07-22-2013, 11:28 AM

Everyone used to use ICQ. Now no one does.

I use Skype daily these days, but I noticed that skype put up an ad while I was on a call with someone.

Chosen · 07-22-2013, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

Everyone used to use ICQ. Now no one does.

I have about 600 ICQ contacts, 120 of them is online right now.
As for skype, I have maybe 10 contacts, and don't use it often. Skype sucks as IM.

MichaelP · 07-22-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

Everyone used to use ICQ. Now no one does.

I use Skype daily these days, but I noticed that skype put up an ad while I was on a call with someone.

As much as I like you I tend to disagree Many peeps are still using icq. Well in my list. I also find it usefull to see it on biz cards. Sometimes it tells you kinda how long this person is in the biz.

Klen · 07-22-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chosen

I have about 600 ICQ contacts, 120 of them is online right now.
As for skype, I have maybe 10 contacts, and don't use it often. Skype sucks as IM.

Same here,using skype only if there is no other way to contact.

kinkstercash · 07-22-2013, 12:29 PM

Yeah I was very surprised upon entering this biz that main contact happens on ICQ! I hadn't even heard that word mentioned for a long time! I use a combo of ICQ and skype IM to talk to most of our affiliates/partners.

Harmon · 07-22-2013, 12:34 PM

just put 1234567 and be done with it

mineistaken · 07-22-2013, 12:35 PM

I do not remember many (any) programs that mandatory requested me to enter ICQ. Maybe 1 out of 50?
I strongly believe OP has his facts wrong

Nasty · 07-22-2013, 01:17 PM

never seen it required, just as an option

fitzmulti · 07-22-2013, 01:21 PM

NEVER have seen it "mandatory"...
I use it all the time...but that doesn't / shouldn't make it "mandatory" anywhere...

$5 submissions · 07-22-2013, 07:28 PM

Next thing you'll tell me, programs need your SMOKE SIGNAL call sign....

baddog · 07-22-2013, 07:48 PM

Maybe the op can show us an example of where ICQ is mandatory.

PornDiscounts-V · 07-22-2013, 07:59 PM

Quit being a Bitch. Go on eBay. Buy a six digit number. Welcome to the internets

ErectMedia · 07-22-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

I have seen the question asked, I never saw it as a mandatory field

ditto

$5 submissions · 07-23-2013, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by vvvvv

Quit being a Bitch. Go on eBay. Buy a six digit number. Welcome to the internets

This reminds me. One of the earliest flame threads I've seen here on GFY was when some dude posted 'I SALE SHORT ICQ'

Ahhhh the memories

Robbie · 07-23-2013, 01:43 AM

I still use ICQ

PR_Glen · 07-23-2013, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by $5 submissions

This reminds me. One of the earliest flame threads I've seen here on GFY was when some dude posted 'I SALE SHORT ICQ'

Ahhhh the memories

that was office comedy for years.. hehe

It's just another way to get a hold of people really. Some issues are easier to explain in email format, others like short quick questions can save you a lot of time by contacting a rep directly. We do get a lot of emails in a day and I check it pretty often, but I'm on icq all day. Oh and it's not mandatory for us obviously, I can't see anyone doing that these days either.

adult-help · 07-23-2013, 06:12 AM

i never understood why people even use icq - is it because it is more anonymous since icq is usually number? It seems like only people in adult biz use it mostly..

CIVMatt · 07-23-2013, 07:25 AM

People who use ICQ are stuck in the fucking past, do yourself a favor john and don't do business with them, find someone else.

Harmon · 07-23-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by adult-help

i never understood why people even use icq - is it because it is more anonymous since icq is usually number? It seems like only people in adult biz use it mostly..

It's because back in the money making days of porn - circa say 96-98 - ICQ was pretty much awesome and the standard. Then along came other options like Yahoo Messenger, MSN, etc... but people had already built an online presence within the community and they stuck with it.

It just goes to show you how willing people are in this business to adapt.

O MARINA · 07-23-2013, 07:44 AM

I still use it as well.

Dankasaur · 07-23-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CIVMatt

People who use ICQ are stuck in the fucking past, do yourself a favor john and don't do business with them, find someone else.

That's not true at all.

I use ICQ/AIM and Skype. Skype is mostly for my customers and clients, while AIM/ICQ is meant for biz friends and sponsors. I use Adium to control AIM/ICQ.

PR_Glen · 07-23-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CIVMatt

People who use ICQ are stuck in the fucking past, do yourself a favor john and don't do business with them, find someone else.

that kind of thinking is traditionally reserved for someone stuck in the past actually..

alex.missyouth · 07-23-2013, 08:27 AM

I dont understand why all the hate behind icq, it's just an IM program, it does what it's meant to do. Skype is meant for videoconferencing and I don't need that in this biz. Stop whining and just fuckin' use it.

adult-help · 07-23-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.missyouth

I dont understand why all the hate behind icq, it's just an IM program, it does what it's meant to do. Skype is meant for videoconferencing and I don't need that in this biz. Stop whining and just fuckin' use it.

the problem is that you have to run multiple chat programs which sucks,I dont like to have several chat programs installed ..everyone has skype..I have never ever saw anyone using icq outside porn biz..like someone above said: it seems that people are unwilling to modernize..

07-22-2013, 11:23 AM	#1
john1975 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 985	Why is ICQ mandatory lately ? Seems like just to get approved for affiliate program applications lately...ICQ is mandatory...email isn't enough. why ? I hate all IM programs and avoid them religiously. (because their annoying...just like txt messaging) When I work, I like peace n quiet...so I can think. Which is why I prefer email. When I think of IM programs...they remind me of stuff like - *"like omg....what's ur A/S/L ?"* Last edited by john1975; 07-22-2013 at 11:25 AM..

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kinkstercash Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 77	Yeah I was very surprised upon entering this biz that main contact happens on ICQ! I hadn't even heard that word mentioned for a long time! I use a combo of ICQ and skype IM to talk to most of our affiliates/partners. __________________ Sig too big http://www.gfy.com/the-round-table/950962-rules-live.html Want to use a large banner in your sig??? Contact Eric about getting on as an advertiser - eric AT GFY DOT com

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Harmon ( ͡ʘ╭͜ʖ╮͡ʘ) Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 20,000	just put 1234567 and be done with it __________________ [email protected]

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,090	I have seen the question asked, I never saw it as a mandatory field

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mineistaken See signature :) Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ICQ 363 097 773 Posts: 29,656	I do not remember many (any) programs that mandatory requested me to enter ICQ. Maybe 1 out of 50? I strongly believe OP has his facts wrong

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fitzmulti I Like Depth Of Field! Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA: 36.12318 N, 115.090219 W Posts: 14,861	NEVER have seen it "mandatory"... I use it all the time...but that doesn't / shouldn't make it "mandatory" anywhere... __________________ www.SexyGirlsCash.com CONTACT // FITZMULTI AT GMAIL.COM // {Please include a message so I know you are from GFY! I get too many spam "add requests"!}

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,090	Maybe the op can show us an example of where ICQ is mandatory.

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alex.missyouth Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,870	I dont understand why all the hate behind icq, it's just an IM program, it does what it's meant to do. Skype is meant for videoconferencing and I don't need that in this biz. Stop whining and just fuckin' use it. __________________ skype: descargasweb