Project Skype: Live Discussion

[paper]

Hey. Bouncing around the idea to do some live audio chats in addition to all the discussion on the iFanboy main site and the Rev3 forums.

Tossing up a poll just to get an idea of all those interested in potentially taking part.

The general idea is to have some online audio chats to discuss some of the bigger issues that come up on the site or the forums or just to talk about current events with like-minded people.

We'd be using a free program called Skype (http://www.skype.com/helloagain.html). And the easiest way to explain that service is to compare it to instant messaging. But Skype is all about audio. You have a buddy list, and can even call landline phones (though that part isn't free). All you need is the free software and a microphone/headphone setup. This could be an all-in-one unit or even just your laptop's built in mic and a pair of headphones.

So...who's interested?

[kahunablair]

Maybe. I have a few questions though.

Will there be virtual cake and virtual cookies provided at this get together?

[paper]

Cookies will have to be enabled in your browser.

Someone throw a shoe at me. This kind of behavior shouldn't be allowed.

[paper]

Headsets can be pretty inexpensive too. Here's one (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980158-0403-Internet-Chat-Headset/dp/B00008ZPJQ/ref=pd_bbs_9/104-0588757-0125500?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1182892898&sr=8-9) from Logitech for $15 clams. You can be chatting with a dude from Iceland about how much his job sucks for the price of a graphic novel.

EDIT: Ignore the first review. That person is a drowner of kittens. I don't know for sure, but I have a hunch.

[fred]

I need the equipment but otherwise I'm in.

[paper]

Damn. I forgot to turn of the anonymous voting feature. Just say how you voted in the thread.

[paper]

Conor, is there any way you could go in and make the polling open so that we can see who voted Yes? If you can that'd be cool, but if not that's okay too.

[fred]

I checked out the one you posted paper. looks cool.

2 things:
1. Good for big heads. nice
2. that guy definitely drowns kitties

[cam-]

As I said I'd be in if I can fit y'all into my busy sched. But I love talking comics and rarely get to, so I'll make an effort.

[paper]

The only headset I can personally vouch for is this one (http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-DSP-400-Digitally-Enhanced-Foldable-Software/dp/B00005A9AU/ref=sr_1_1/104-0588757-0125500?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1182894029&sr=1-1) from Plantronics. I wanted a quality podcasting headset, and I think the sound quality is pretty good considering the price.

[kahunablair]

As soon as I get some equipment, I'll be in.

[conorkilpatrick]

Conor, is there any way you could go in and make the polling open so that we can see who voted Yes? If you can that'd be cool, but if not that's okay too.

It doesn't appear that I can.

[paper]

Ok. Thanks for trying though.

[kahunablair]

Ok. Thanks for trying though.

That is like the tenth post I've imagined that sad Snoopy of yours saying Paper. And my heart breaks everytime...

[the-screw-on-aaron]

I'm in, I usually use a headset with a mic to dictate the words on my posts anyways. This could be really fun.

[paper]

I imagine you rocking the headset in a sort of watchtower observation center, Aaron. You're like Oracle.

[the-screw-on-aaron]

I imagine you rocking the headset in a sort of watchtower observation center, Aaron. You're like Oracle.

Indeed! Instead of my legs being paralyzed they're just lazy, instead of a wheelchair I just sit in my sky chair.

Plus instead of sending people on missions I send my little sister to go get things like cookies:D

[luthor]

I'd be all for this, it'd be fun(times depending).

Just as an aside, if we're not recording it for anything or need high quality audio, Team Speak works too.

[the-screw-on-aaron]

I downloaded Skype it's pretty sweet.

[ej-nosugar]

I'm down for a skype-a-thon. I'm sort of a noob to comics but I'm sure I can bring something to the table.

[big-doze]

Sounds lik a plan, children! Already have skype and headset, so I'm primed for launch... Oooo, and for lunch!

Question: Would this be an ongoing general discussion, or would we hold special event discussions at certain times? For example: "Thursday at 10pm, the 'Is Hawkeye a Total Skrully Skrull?' discussion begins."

[acomicbookgirl]

I'm in. I'll probably look for a headset though.

[paper]

Question: Would this be an ongoing general discussion, or would we hold special event discussions at certain times? For example: "Thursday at 10pm, the 'Is Hawkeye a Total Skrully Skrull?' discussion begins."

My vote is for both. If we do a specific discussion like that, we should also designate a moderator who keeps track of the talking points. That moderator could change from session to session if we so choose.

[the-screw-on-aaron]

That's cool, I just like for people to keep in mind that a lot of people(myself included) live in different time zones so we should keep that in consideration.

Could I start having people's skype names so I can start adding them to my contacts? Mine is thescrewonaaron

[paper]

What are "time zones"? Is that a metric thing?

Skype name: polmontgomery

[the-screw-on-aaron]

Seriously, you don't know what time zones (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_zone) are?

[acomicbookgirl]

mine is acomicbookgirl :) Grant it, give me a heads up if you're on since I don't usually log in to Skype..

[itsbecca]

I need to get a new mic. My dog chewed mine up in one of his, "this is what you get for leaving me alone" rampages. Otherwise I'm down.

Question though: Has anyone used Skype with more than a couple people? I remember chats with 5+ to be irritating as far as talking over each other goes. But that was probably almost a year ago, so updates may have worked on that.

Edit: Skype name is Itsbecca.

[the-screw-on-aaron]

Sorry I got my Skype name wrong. It's: aaron tavaler

[acomicbookgirl]

Pol and Aaron, you two have been added.. :)

[acomicbookgirl]

Sorry I got my Skype name wrong. It's: aaron tavaler

I still found you with the name you gave earlier..

[the-screw-on-aaron]

Oh! cool thanks. I guess people can reach me by the first name

[luthor]

Skyptified.

Kevinisluthor

[jaflanagan]

There's a limit of like 4-5 on a skype call. There are other programs for more people, but I'm not sure what they are.

[paper]

The FAQ is a little confusing. Some pages say the top number of members in a regular chat is 4 and others say 10.

A "Skype cast" is a thing I think we set up on Skype and then we each have to join manually. I'll look into it.

[paper]

Me and ACBG just tested it out. Added everybody that posted their Skype name. Works out fine with two people, but we're concerned about the quality with multiple users. I'm gonna look into the Skype cast thing, but if anybody else wants to look at it too, that'd be awesome since I have 40 pages of script to write in the next 3 days and I've ripped out my last clump of hair.

I'm totally fine though. Just on edge.

[acomicbookgirl]

You'll be fine.. I'll look into it.. You've got to finish it.. ;)

[darron]

Question: Would this be an ongoing general discussion, or would we hold special event discussions at certain times? For example: "Thursday at 10pm, the 'Is Hawkeye a Total Skrully Skrull?' discussion begins."

Holy shit! You just blew my mind! That's why Hawkeye is back, the ****er is a Skrull!


*Ahem* Sorry. You may proceed.

[darron]

I'm all Skyped up and ready to roll.

DarrOn37

Nootch.

[big-doze]

Holy shit! You just blew my mind! That's why Hawkeye is back, the ****er is a Skrull!


*Ahem* Sorry. You may proceed.

I know, I trusted him too... we all did.

Casey Leland Thomasson is me skype name...

... not very original... or smart, I suppose

[esophagus]

My comic book kn0owledge is limited at times, but I'm in anyways. I don't actually have a mic though. I'll buy one soon, and set up a skype account then.

[kwok_talk]

Sounds fun

Mine's louishkwok.

Incredibly inventive.

[iSteve]

I downloaded Skype. I have no clue how to operate this. I believe my Skype name is stephen.a.rhodes.

[fred]

I know, I trusted him too... we all did.

Casey Leland Thomasson is me skype name...

... not very original... or smart, I suppose

didn't want to add you SS# and birthdate onto it too?

[mikegraham6]

anyone know if i can use my xbox 360 headset as a mic?

[paper]

Can you connect it to a computer by usb? If so, then definitely.

[idave]

This sounds pretty cool, I'm in, when is this gonna go down?

[paper]

My answer to you and most women I've dated at some point: "Eventually."

[idave]

anyone know if i can use my xbox 360 headset as a mic?


I think you could theoretically do that if you have a wired 360 controller. You would need to plug the control in your pc and then plug the mic into the control. That might work

[mikegraham6]

my pc has a mic jack that is similar to a headphone jack and to the best of my knowledge my 360 headset has that type of input, maybe when i get home i'll try to hook it up and see what happens, hopefully my pc wont explode

[fred]

My answer to you and most women I've dated at some point: "Eventually."

idave is like 14. just saying

[paper]

"When will we go to get ice cream. I love ice cream."

"Eventually."

[fred]

"When will we go to get ice cream. I love ice cream."

"Eventually."

Just trying to help. I don't want to see Chris Hanson showing up on your doorstep.

[overgrownbat]

My Skype name is conveniently overgrownbat. Though, I am, in fact, on the other side of the planet.

[idave]

Just trying to help. I don't want to see Chris Hanson showing up on your doorstep.


Nice Fred.

[paper]

Just checking up on this. Is anyone else looking to join the Skype club?

[jgg0610]

I am but I still have to buy the equipment.

[darron]

I am but I still have to buy the equipment.

Ditto. I'm lazy.

[kwok_talk]

I just bought a headset mic last night, so I think I'm good to go.

[cam-]

Hah! I've got Skype but my mic jack is busted!! I could listen to y'all but you'd never hear my dulcet tones...I've gotta figure this one out.

[acomicbookgirl]

I still need to get my mic.. Probably this week hopefully.

[glenndanzig]

I'm in.

I believe my skype name is todd.strapac

[luthor]

I was at EB games over the weekend and they had a ton of old Playstation 2 headsets for under $5 in clearance bins. That's what I use.

[drwally]

Oh I love this idea, and would love to participate, provided the repair shop gets my machine fixed. I am a pretty heavy user of Skype, so here's what I've found --

EQUIPMENT - Definitely must depend on what kind of computer you have, but but with my iMac G5, I just plugged in my iPod headphones and used the microphone built into the iMac, and the quality was about as good as a regular landline telephone. Take a moment to look -- your PC or whatever you use might actually have a built in mic, but it's well hidden.

The iPod headphones were necessary for this reason - voice of the other person comes over your computer's built in speakers, which can be heard by the other person, causing a very disruptive echo. By switching to headphones, even simple iPod headphones, the sound goes direct to your ears, no echo. I would suggest -- before buying a bunch of equipment, check into what your computer has now. Call family or friends and see how it works as a test run.

I also found that Skype is extremely easy to use. Actually has instructions and interface that are simple, brief, and logical. I was up and running within 10 minutes.

Overgrownbat and Aaron raise good points about Time Zones -- One humble suggestion is to match people by time zone. For example, Dose, Overgrownbat, and myself are all in Asia. But on then other hand it would be a shame to not include people just because of Time Zone -- I would definitely (humbly) request that certain individuals residing in North America think about somewhat unorthodox times to join a coversation (maybe a rotating schedule, skewed towards US timezones since most people do in fact live in North America) so that those of us in other parts of the world are not always the ones posting at extreme hours of the day (or late night).

I'll post my Skype ID in a few weeks...have to sign off very soon before boxing up my iMac to go back to the repair shop...

[jtkleindljr]

Hah! I've got Skype but my mic jack is busted!! I could listen to y'all but you'd never hear my dulcet tones...I've gotta figure this one out.

Logitech makes a USB headset that is real nice. It runs about $45 I think.

[paper]

I have to reiterate my endorsement for this headset (http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-DSP-400-Digitally-Enhanced-Foldable-Software/dp/B00005A9AU/ref=sr_1_1/104-0588757-0125500?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1182894029&sr=1-1). 40 bucks is probably overkill, but it's a great product.

[nikolaip]

If you don't want a headset, you can always just get a USB microphone like this one. (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980186-0403-USB-Desktop-Microphone/dp/B00009EHJV/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-5839981-1985655?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1184474539&sr=8-1)

[mastap]

Sounds fun, I'd have to actually download skype though

[hometeam790]

I voted no. I would, but I'm probably be one of those who can't do it when everyone else is doing it. Either that or I'd get in late in the chat and miss all the fun.

[mikegraham6]

i keep forgetting to do this... are we making any progress setting this up though? cause i'd really be interested in chatting with you folks

[mikegraham6]

my skype name is... whatelse... mikegraham6;)

[glenndanzig]

I just added all? of you?

[mikegraham6]

everyone who posted their name on this thread has been added to my list, now all that's left is getting a headset (i might look into that after work today)

[glenndanzig]

everyone who posted their name on this thread has been added to my list, now all that's left is getting a headset (i might look into that after work today)

When i got the alert that you wanted to add me as a contact, I called you on Skype because I have never used it before and was excited. It just rang and rang rang.

:(

[mikegraham6]

When i got the alert that you wanted to add me as a contact, I called you on Skype because I have never used it before and was excited. It just rang and rang rang.

:(

sorry buddy, still need the headset:o

[fred]

I finally got a headset tonight. I haven't taken it out of the box yet, BUT I'd suspect that it works.

[fred]

Today, I messed around with the headset that I got last night. It's this one from Altec Lansing (http://www.amazon.com/Altec-Lansing-AHS322-Stereo-headset/dp/B000F6MOBC/ref=sr_1_20/102-0726538-2732920?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1185058748&sr=1-20). Oddly, it's $17 at Amazon and I only paid $15. It's pretty good. I'm happy with it. I can say that the noise cancelling isn't very cancelly though.

[fred]

my skype id is thisweekincomics

I've added some of you already. I've been busy so you aren't all in yet.

[acomicbookgirl]

Cute Id fred.. ;)

[drwally]

I don't know how far this project got since I've been online, but here is my Skype Name --

wallyphone01

also known as Wally Brian

Skype me or message me whenever, my timezone is Tokyo and I work late afternoons and evenings and all day on the weekends...

[paper]

Should we start planning some Skype-sessions?

[acomicbookgirl]

Name the time and place.. ;)

[paper]

Time: To be determined
Place: The internetz!

[acomicbookgirl]

Cute... :) ;)

[mikegraham6]

good news! i have bought my headset and mic, i got a logitech headset for 29.99CND. i haven't tried it yet though so i don't know how the sound quality holds up

[mikegraham6]

i know everyone is busy, but is this ever gonna happen;)

[acomicbookgirl]

Eventually. :)

[paper]

I can probably make an appearance tonight.

[acomicbookgirl]

Me too. Keep me in the loop..

[paper]

I'm online, Mike. Where are you?

[fred]

I'm skype-ing right now.

[itsbecca]

My dog ate my mic...


...

I'm serious! :(

[acomicbookgirl]

I'm online but no one is responding.. :(

[chris-neseman]

I'm cneseman

[paper]

Ahh, I got shut out of the conversation. My room's about a million degrees right now, so I'm gonna call it quits for the night.

Nice talking to you, Mike, Chris, and Angela!

Telling you right now, folks. Mike has to do a podcast. Voice like that, he should be doing books on tape.

[acomicbookgirl]

Ahh, I got shut out of the conversation. My room's about a million degrees right now, so I'm gonna call it quits for the night.

Nice talking to you, Mike, Chris, and Angela!

Telling you right now, folks. Mike has to do a podcast. Voice like that, he should be doing books on tape.

OMG! You so hit it on the nail. :)

[mikegraham6]

Ahh, I got shut out of the conversation. My room's about a million degrees right now, so I'm gonna call it quits for the night.

Nice talking to you, Mike, Chris, and Angela!

That was a lot of fun guys, hopefully we'll manage to do this more often, and im gonna keep my fingers crossed that Skype will work better next time!

Telling you right now, folks. Mike has to do a podcast. Voice like that, he should be doing books on tape.

Thanks for the compliment buddy, i always hated the sound of my own voice, but i guess that's par for the course with everyone!
Maybe i missed my calling;)

[chris-neseman]

Nice talking with you!

Too bad about you guys having to bail early.

We'll do it again soon!

[paper]

Yeah, sorry again about that. I'd already lost my connection twice before that last one. And I was already beginning to melt into a really neat looking paperweight for my desk, what with the processor going all formula 1 racing. Figured I should quit while I was still ahead.

[mikegraham6]

Yeah, sorry again about that. I'd already lost my connection twice before that last one. And I was already beginning to melt into a really neat looking paperweight for my desk, what with the processor going all formula 1 racing. Figured I should quit while I was still ahead.

so it was paper's fault! now i know who to blame next time:D

[paper]

I'm just gonna have to bow out for any conferences with more than 3 people. and even that's pushing it. The hamster can only run so fast.

[kwok_talk]

Ditto on Mike having a voice that translates well to radio. (Did you find Mike to sound somewhat similar to Paper?) So what did you all end up doing on the skypechat? Just talk comics in general or was there a predetermined format? Will we be hearing it on Fuzzy Typewriter?

[mikegraham6]

we were just shooting the shit. Paper and i were talking about his podcast and writing. Then ACBG joined us and we talked a lot about San Diego. it was good times

[paper]

Just general chat really. We talked SanDiego. And when I was talking to Mike we were discussing some podcasting ideas.

I don't have the recording software yet, but when I do I have some interview ideas (I'm gonna stick to one-on-one Skype chats for recording. Any more than that and the audio quality goes down the tubes).

[luthor]

Bah...I'm sorry I missed this.

If you guys are having serious issues with Skype, I really suggest looking into Team Speak.

[kwok_talk]

I couldn’t hold more than 2 others w/o serious audio issues. Is TeamSpeak free? I couldn’t quite tell from their website.

[luthor]

Yes, it's what most people use for WOW or any of the big online games.

[kahunablair]

Looks like Blair is going to be hopping on the Skype train sooner then he thought!

http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/13/shape-services-brings-skype-to-apples-iphone/

[acomicbookgirl]

Hey guys. Anyone up for a skype session? I need to test something out.. Not to mention I miss some of you guys.. ;)

[mikegraham6]

Hey guys. Anyone up for a skype session? I need to test something out.. Not to mention I miss some of you guys.. ;)

i'd love to, but no can do tonight :(

[acomicbookgirl]

Ok... Next time I guess..

[s-sanchez]

Consider my intrest piqued, I'd love to take part in one of these

[drwally]

Telling you right now, folks. Mike has to do a podcast. Voice like that, he should be doing books on tape.

Ditto! Very nice voice there Mr. Graham, and that goes for Six Gun too (who could pass for 20+ if you just listen to his voice). You guys do have the good voices, especially Mike. Paper ain't no slouch either. Angela (ACBG) surprised me the most as the "sounds least like you would imagine from reading the threads." I like Fred when he just tosses the "pro podcaster persona" and just goes Mega Fred that we all know and love.

But I think Mike have to walk away with the "best voice" award. Actually sounds rather intelligent too, imagine that. Tonight I took in some of the podcasts where several people took part in the discussion and really enjoyed them all - Fred, Six Gun, Mike, Paper, Angela (ACBG), Kwok -- I think the discussion about with Fred, Six Gun, Kwok and Mike was my favorite because it was nice variety of voices and perspectives which I like (and I am one for the ensemble books to boot). I hope recording these discussions and then putting them on a podcast continues. Great fun to listen to -- my goodness, all these intelligent people...

[mikegraham6]

Ditto! Very nice voice there Mr. Graham, and that goes for Six Gun too (who could pass for 20+ if you just listen to his voice). You guys do have the good voices, especially Mike. Paper ain't no slouch either. Angela (ACBG) surprised me the most as the "sounds least like you would imagine from reading the threads." I like Fred when he just tosses the "pro podcaster persona" and just goes Mega Fred that we all know and love.

But I think Mike have to walk away with the "best voice" award. Actually sounds rather intelligent too, imagine that. Tonight I took in some of the podcasts where several people took part in the discussion and really enjoyed them all - Fred, Six Gun, Mike, Paper, Angela (ACBG), Kwok -- I think the discussion about with Fred, Six Gun, Kwok and Mike was my favorite because it was nice variety of voices and perspectives which I like (and I am one for the ensemble books to boot). I hope recording these discussions and then putting them on a podcast continues. Great fun to listen to -- my goodness, all these intelligent people...

Thanks Wally, i appreciate the compliment

[paper]

Thanks, Wally. I agree, that discussion on KT with Louis, Mike, Fred, and Six was really very good. I don't think I got to compliment them when it first came out. Took me a while to get to it. Great discussion.

(if you haven't, check out Fuzzy Typewriter. I sound a bit better when I'm not on Skype. )

[six-gun]

I sound 20? Thanks! ;)

[six-gun]

ACBG and I had a good convo over skype. I was getting my football gear together and reading scouting reports and was well, a bit nervous and jittery. Talking comics was the perfect antidote.

We chatted Podcasts, Greg Rucka, mail order comics and Gail Simone's merits as a writer and the Cap Omnibus.

[drwally]

I sound 20? Thanks! ;)

Your picture: Looks Young (baby face). Voice: Sounds older, definitely. Probably comes from the overabundance in the media of people your age sounding, well, rather, what's the word? Trying to think of a less harsh word than not very literate or articulate...but not the case with you.

Paper - have checked out Fuzzy Typewriter, good stuff. You have a good voice for audio. One of these days I do want to get to that crazy movie you mentioned about the guy and perfume -- have to go back to get the title. I think though that your show would be really great with Fred as guest in an episode. The contrast of the two of you would be fascinating.

[paper]

Glad you like the show, Wally. (Perfume: The Story of a Murder)

Fred will definitely be on at some point. We just need to find the right topic to discuss.

Until then....I've heard rumors that Mike has another audio appearance lined up. Did I say that out loud?

A few more tricks up my sleeve too. I'm kinda tired of the sound of my own voice, so I am in talks with some guests. Too early to say just who though.

[drwally]

Glad you like the show, Wally. (Perfume: The Story of a Murder)

Fred will definitely be on at some point. We just need to find the right topic to discuss.

Until then....I've heard rumors that Mike has another audio appearance lined up. Did I say that out loud?

A few more tricks up my sleeve too. I'm kinda tired of the sound of my own voice, so I am in talks with some guests. Too early to say just who though.

That's the one -- Perfume, story of a murder. As for Fred, rather than go for something you agree on, go for something you DON'T. I think you two would make a funny and entertaining "point counter point." I thing both of you could handle a controversial topic in a very funny and friendly, but not ugly combative way, which is what is usually the best parts of the iFanboy podcasts. In such a situation, your contrasting senses of humor would come out and be very enterntaing and illuminating.

[kahunablair]

I'm really going to have to hop on this Skype bandwagon now aren't I? Damn you people! It's not like I don't have enough obsessions!!!

[mikegraham6]

I'm really going to have to hop on this Skype bandwagon now aren't I? Damn you people! It's not like I don't have enough obsessions!!!

all the comic discussions i've had over skype have been a blast!

[kahunablair]

Well I just stumbled across an app for my phone that turns it into a Skype phone. So I may be participating sooner then I thought.

[esophagus]

I've noticed that my sisters karaoke microphone works as a make-shift computer mic. I might just use this until I actually get around to buying something.

[piscespaul]

skype name - piscespaul

Is this a thread we want to revisit?

[paper]

I'd be up for a session sometime soon. Not tonight, but in the coming week.

[piscespaul]

very cool,

oh and with the recent rebirth of FT and the ending of thisweekincomics and around comics, I'm probably going to be premiering my own podcast soon..you all have inspired me

[itsbecca]

Recently replaced my dog eaten microphone, so I am always down. Skype is nice because you can chat while still doing other things... like my homework that I am hopelessly behind on.

[luthor]

I'm still down. Think it'd be cool.

[kahunablair]

Now that I have a working mike and Skype, I'm down.

[acomicbookgirl]

I'm all in guys.. :)

[luthor]

These are all the Skype IDs I could find going back, I'm sure I missed a few of them:

Paper - polmontgomery
acomicbookgirl - acomicbookgirl
Itsbecca - Itsbecca
The Screw on Aaron - aaron tavaler
Luthor - Kevinisluthor
DarrOn - DarrOn37
Big Doze - Casey Leland Thomasson
Kwok_talk - louishkwok
iSteve - stephen.a.rhodes
overgrownbat - overgrownbat
glenndanzig - todd.strapac
mikegraham6 - mikegraham6
Fred - thisweekincomics
DrWally - wallyphone01
Chris Neseman - cneseman
piscespaul - piscespaul

[acomicbookgirl]

Damn Luthor, you're good..

[luthor]

Damn Luthor, you're good..

I could make any number of jokes...but I won't. :)

I'm very bored.

[kahunablair]

I dug deep for my ID. It's kahunablair.

[gungadin]

Mine's "ComicGeekGL" (it's an oldie, but a goodie)... I have no microphone except for the ones built into my laptop, though... It's on my list of things to get... Anyone have any recommendations?

[thomas-katers]

I believe mine is tomkaters.

[tad]

Maybe I'm doing something wrong but I tried searching for the Skype names in Luthor's post and most didn't show up. The only ones I could add to my contacts were Angela, CK Porter, Fred, Kwok, Mike Graham, overgrownbat and piscespaul.

My name should be tadstones

[acomicbookgirl]

Maybe I'm doing something wrong but I tried searching for the Skype names in Luthor's post and most didn't show up. The only ones I could add to my contacts were Angela, CK Porter, Fred, Kwok, Mike Graham, overgrownbat and piscespaul.

My name should be tadstones

The only one that didn't work for me is Big Doze... Oh well..

People are added. :)

[acomicbookgirl]

I could make any number of jokes...but I won't. :)

I'm very bored.

heh! :rolleyes:

[spock-tm]

I'd love to join in the skype convo, but chances are high I'll be in a completely different time on a work day :) sounds awesome though :)

[esophagus]

One night that you might recall (perhaps better than I can) I made a skype account, and discovered that karaoke microphones will work as Skype microphones. So, I'm down.

[paper]

Mine is indeed "polmontgomery"

Looking forward to some talks this week.

[optimus187prime]

I am so down with this but I dont have a headset yet. I dont get to talk comics with anyone (except my GF and thats really only about Y, DMZ, and fables).

Edit - Love my Macbook just remembered I can use my bluetooth :) hopefully the quality will be on par with other headsets

[darknight]

You got could also try http://www.stickam.com/ I think the audio and video quality is better than Skype.