Refusal to use ICQ

The post concerns any instant messenger, such as XMPP, AIM, MSN, etc
Last week I have been experimenting on myself - I absolutely do not use ICQ. Despite the fact that I am an ICQ user with experience, that I have a beautiful six-digit sign, despite the fact that quite recently I had a hundred contacts, I decided that such communication should be stopped.

The reasons

• ICQ is distracting . It doesn't matter if I have eclipse or quake open - the incoming message makes me break away from the process, at least mentally.
• ICQ is unproductive . There is no guarantee that you will be answered immediately. However, the IM-communication format implies that you need to wait for an answer and spend attention on it.
• ICQ is not informative . No matter how fast you type on the keyboard, speaking is still faster. In addition, ICQ does not transmit intonation - and after all, nonverbalicus makes up 90% of the flow of information, as they say NLPShniki.
• ICQ creates the illusion of accessibility . You can always send a quote from Bash, Lalka, the hated "immediately spread it, and not that ...", ask for advice ...
• ICQ is easier to talk about . A conversation that takes 5-10 minutes on the phone, over ICQ can take hours - did you notice?

Alternatives

For conversations is the phone. Yes, mobile communication is more expensive than ICQ - for me this is a plus , as it helps to appreciate the time.
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I have not yet considered the option of VoIP, because few familiar users. Although, it seems to me, ip-telephony is perfect for negotiating with remote customers.

Well, for correspondence was, is and will be e-mail.

Besides...

While I am at work, ICQ is started at home with an answering machine (for those comrades who will still write):

Hello,% username%. This is an answering machine.

Please do not write me on ICQ.
For payload: ***@gmail.com
Something urgent? Call: +380 (66) *** - ** - **

Boyans from Basha are NOT interested in me. Consultations I do not spend.

Thank.