Skype...again.

[will_couvillier]

After just reloading and installing Skype with a new web-cam it comes to mind that it could be an interesting means to crit a tale within a crit group.  Does anyone here use Skype, and if you do have you considered using it as a tool for your work this way?  Or does it turn you off by blowing the anonymity of normal online critting

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[tallaudrey]

Hi, Will. My writing buddy Lisa and I crit and mindmeld over Skype and my friend Peter skypes with his crit group who are scattered around the US and Oz. Works v well.

[will_couvillier]

Thanks, and great hearing from you! This is what I felt could work with Skype, particularly if you have no real local live group.

[ckastens]

I've been using Skype for many years, almost a requirement living in Brazil. But never considered it for critiquing. With the latest versions and group video, I think it's a great option.

[will_couvillier]

If I find a good 5 or so people for a skype crit group I may just give this a shot! A couple in my email group have skype accounts, but I haven't passed this by them yet.

[xozoderv]

Hmmm for some reason only half the post can be seen. I tried reloading but still same.

Skype

[mehub]

The only time my family has ever used Skype is when one of us (Me or Jim) are away on a trip, and then we use Skype so everyone can see each other when we say our goodnights. I never thought about using it to communicate about writing, tell ya the truth. It's not a bad idea. It might help with the whole self image thing for you as well. I don't even know how-or if it's possible-to use it to talk to more than one person.

Re: Skype

[will_couvillier]

Apparently the newer version has a group conference sort of thingie in it. Dunno how many can hook up, though.

[hedilure]

Thanks for the information. I think that you should wash your face at least 3 to 4 times a day. You’ll be surprised how much better your face will look.