Comments on: Skype Being Sold by eBay

By: Jake Smith

Jake Smith — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:34:48 +0000

Skype is indeed a boon for consumers as well as businesses. The recent “Skype for businesses” competition revealed some great ways in which businesses are using Skype to improve working – http://share.skype.com/sites/business/2009/09/hyperoffice_competing_to _win_g.html.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:58:37 +0000

This is good news for eBay but not so sure for Skype users. I was baffled when eBay bought Skype. They said buyers and sellers could connect and talk about an auction. On some big ticket items maybe – but if I am selling a textbook do I want people buzzing me on skype. I can see why this never took off.
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By: Jessica Magert

Jessica Magert — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:52:18 +0000

I use Skype and I love it. The rates are reasonable too. This situation might be the end of Skype. If these so-called investors are greedy (and they usually are), the calling rates for Skype will no doubt rise and people will abandon Skype for something else. Sadly, this might be the beginning of the end for Skype. (my previous post didn’t “hit” for some reason).

By: PS3

PS3 — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:17:38 +0000

Wow, a $900 million write down is huge even by eBay’s standards, no wonder they are upping their auction fees!

By: sofyanr

sofyanr — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:09:46 +0000

Seems like a good deal for Ebay. Is this good or bad for Skype? I love Skype, and would hate to see it go down in quality.

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By: Tractor engine heater

Tractor engine heater — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:26:37 +0000

Sound cool to me. I have been using Skype, and I really appreciate the free Skype to Skype calls. I have a family abroad and I thank Skype because it helps me get closer with my family. If selling Skype will benefit everybody, then this is one great news.

By: andrew

andrew — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:54:51 +0000

This statement: “One thing I have learned though as of late is that nothing, and the heavy emphasis on nothing, stays the same for very long in this world. The Internet space proves that every day.” Really stood out for me. What are the implications of that? Is our focus too much on the fleeting sites/products/tools that will “change the way we do everything?” Is this a sign that we should keep our finger on the pulse of change, but keep our hands and heads wrapped around the core of what makes content work? In a world where things change (seemingly) overnight, we can’t seem to stay “right” for long. Or does this just mean that this industry – more than any other – is about lifelong learning, adapting to change and continually keeping our pencils sharp? Oh yeah, and specifically about the deal, Skype seems to be a lot like the rookie prospect who’s value keeps going up based on projections, but we haven’t really seen him play yet. I think e-Bay would be better served developing a future for Skype rather than mortgaging their own.
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