Google Talk - Why is nobody on it?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Scootek, Oct 9, 2009.

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  1. #1
    I am finding Google Talk to be the best instant messanger type software. It's clean, doesn't slow your PC down and your not bombarded with adverts like you get with MSN, Yahoo Messanger or that AOL one. It's been around a while but I am finding that hardly anyone uses it???
     
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  2. Project Mobius

    Project Mobius Peon

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    #2
    maybe, just maybe because its not the best like you said?
     
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  3. Scootek

    Scootek Member

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    #3
    Maybe your right. But, I can't stand constant adverts on the others.
     
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    salzrulz Guest

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    #4
    Yahoo is better.GTalk is like a lite software
     
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  5. Scootek

    Scootek Member

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    #5
    That's why I think it's good - isn't the fact that it's lite and does what it says on the tin make it great. Don't you find the ads annoying?

    Maybe just me.
     
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  6. silent_1

    silent_1 Well-Known Member

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    #6
    I've been using Gtalk since last year. I found it simple and easy to use.
     
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    neil1976 Greenhorn

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    #7
    Lots of people are used to Yahoo and MSN so it will take time for G Talk to become familiar with users all over the world.
     
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    #8
    It's surprising for me to hear that gtalk is rarely used. I know so many people that use gtalk more than Yahoo! Messenger. Though I like both, I have more friends added on my gtalk.
     
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  9. Scootek

    Scootek Member

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    #9
    ...and I thought I was the only one. :)

    I am a member of a few forums and everyone of them has a facility add you chat messager details, from Yahoo to AOL, but none includes GT.
     
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    #10
    I have it but don't use it much because most of my contacts are already on YM and MSN.
     
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  11. Stroh

    Stroh Notable Member

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    #11
    I don't use Gtalk at all I guess you can say, I use MSN and AIM the most and of course use Trillian so it's all good.
     
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  12. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #12
    Even if you use gmail it's not obvious that there is chat functionality. That could have something to do with it.
     
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  13. Scootek

    Scootek Member

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    #13
    That's what I am finding. As YM and MSN are most established most people are on them?

    On a seperate note, Is that your Ducatti?:)
     
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    #14
    May be because it lacks Smileys...
     
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  15. Scootek

    Scootek Member

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    #15
    I must be getting old if lack of smileys is the cause. :)
     
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    aldrik Active Member

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    #16
    i don't know exactly.. coz i love used ym
     
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  17. patelsagar

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    #17
    I am with you, I don't need much of smileys, but chat clients are mostly used by teenagers and such...
     
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    blueparukia Well-Known Member

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    #18
    Instant messenging is mostly used by teenagers who requite all sorts of flashy stuff. And that's why WLM is the most in tune with the market. I never notice the ads, and it has lots of features and expandibility.
     
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  19. mindmaster

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    #19
    Google Talk is instant and very popular these days but when you use it on the browser Google Chrome you will have the hard time finding the typing window. I find Yahoo! Messenger better than Gtalk.
     
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  20. Digital_shubhi

    Digital_shubhi Illustrious Member

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    #20
    Gtalk doesn't have all the facilities as one gets in Yahoo messenger ! :D

    - Digital -
     
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