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Do you prefer calls or facetime? (piefed.cdn.blahaj.zone)
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[–] dunyol@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

I generally prefer text messaging, but there are instances when a synchronous communication method has its merits:

  • when playing video games with friends, or just shooting the shit after dinner, a voice call (usually on Discord) works best.
  • when I need to vent to a friend about more serious stuff, I prefer a voice call as well (this is mostly just so there’s no screenshots but also my messages would be so longwinded)
  • when something is time-sensitive or requires immediate back and forth (e.g. I’m at the supermarket to pick up dinner and I want to ask my SO what they want to eat)
  • video chats are reserved for calls with my mum (we usually chat for like 2 minutes so that she knows I’m okay and to check if there are any news), my SO when they go abroad for work, and seldom my nieces (because they are lovely girls and I love to chat with them)

Once again, texting takes precedence unless it’s one of these instances, which all consider people I’m comfortable around. I still dread sometimes having to call someplace to make an appointment.

[–] Ashenlux@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 6 hours ago

Yes! Thank you! There is a time and place for calls.

[–] Leviathan@lemmy.world 3 points 15 hours ago

Texting.

[–] Steve@communick.news 7 points 20 hours ago

I don't use Apple stuff

[–] DamienGramatacus@lemmy.world 1 points 14 hours ago

Text

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 2 points 16 hours ago

I don't like either. Let's just text.

[–] Shellofbiomatter@lemmus.org 3 points 18 hours ago

Neither, text based messages are superior, no vice messages either. Those are even worse. Though if forced then basic calls, not video.

[–] osanna@lemmy.vg 1 points 16 hours ago

neither? Yeah, I'm gonna have to go ahead and say messaging.

[–] Browse8474@lemmy.world 1 points 18 hours ago

If an involved Appointment (Counseling and similar) isn't in person, I prefer to see them as feels more connected.

I don't see the point of showing or seeing face otherwise.

[–] Azzu@leminal.space 0 points 14 hours ago

Oh so you're asking me if I want to be hacked into pieces with an axe or a cleaver?

[–] manuremy@sopuli.xyz 1 points 19 hours ago

No videos of me, not ever. Not even photos. Occasional phone calls are okay.

[–] Racoonwithbenefits@lemmy.zip 0 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

You can do facetime without video

Just fyi

[–] RobotToaster@mander.xyz 1 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

What's the point of that?

[–] Racoonwithbenefits@lemmy.zip 1 points 15 hours ago

You get better audio quality than normal cellular phone call

And should in theory increase privacy because of end to end encryption

Of course the drawback is data use, depending on your plan