Web Camera - Do you use one always whenever you are online?

India
July 17, 2007 6:25am CST
I do not use a web camera, in fact I do not have one with me. I have a web camera software installed on my mobile phone, but I do not use it when I am online. I feel the resolution of a web cam is very poor and hence it is better not to use it rather than having a picture/video of poor quality.
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• Philippines
17 Jul 07
i only use my web camera when i chat with my friends and relatives. i don't really use the web cam that much especially when chatting with people that i don't really know.
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@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
24 Sep 07
Same here, I used to use it often, but found that many tend to insult you by thinking that you are going to take off your clothes. So I stopped. I only use it for my family members and real friends. But after several years, I have stopped using it altogether. My webcam got a very good resolution, but sadly I don't use it anymore. It's just there on top of my monitor as display. *LOL* =)
@darshakk (2141)
• India
29 Sep 07
well i do nt use it everytime.... but yes when i wanna chat with close ones.....i use it... well its a accessory that is reqd nowadays when u are far away from ur home....
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@mykmari_08 (2464)
• Philippines
26 Sep 07
I don't have a web camera; so obviously I don't use one whenever I am online. I'm only able to use the internet here in the office because I still don't have a personal computer of my own. But I do have plans of purchasing one in the very near future; as I know that my 2-year old daughter will be needing it when she starts schooling about two or three years from now. And when I do buy a computer set, I will bear in mind and choose a wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, speakers, and web camera to go along with it. I hope and pray that my husband & I could save up for this equipment and also for the other plans we have; as we are also planning to buy a parcel of land where we dream of constructing a little mansion on it for us and our daughter and additional kids, if any. Wish us the best of luck, please.
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@mykmari_08 (2464)
• Philippines
26 Sep 07
I don't have a web camera; so obviously I don't use one whenever I'm online. And one thing more, I use the internet here in the office because I still don't have a personal computer of my own. But I do have plans of purchasing one in the near future; as I know that my 2-year old daughter will be needing it when she starts schooling 2 or 3 years from now. And when I buy a computer set, I would also buy a wireless mouse, wireless keybad, speakers, and web camera with it. I hope my husband and I could save up for these equipments, aside from the parcel of land we are planning to buy and the little mansion to be constructed on it. Wish us luck.
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@michecu (637)
• Philippines
24 Sep 07
I'm really shy when it comes using the web camera. If possible, I avoid using it. I use it only with people I know personally and just with anyone I've chatted with. But anyway, sometimes I also request to view other people specially when i think they are interesting to get to know better. :)
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@izathewzia (5134)
• Philippines
29 Sep 07
I only use webcam if I am cahtting with a friend or relative who works abroad. Aside from that, there is no other use of webcam to me.
@djmarion (4898)
• Philippines
24 Sep 07
im not so fond of web cams so i dont use one.
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@faby2k (62)
• Jamaica
6 Aug 07
I have one and i rarely use it.
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@youless (112586)
• Guangzhou, China
18 Jul 07
I have a web camera, but I seldom use it. Sometimes when we talk about dad via the net, then we will turn it on.
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• Malaysia
4 Aug 07
my laptop has a built-in camera but i have never used it before, even if there were some friends who asked me to use it. but i don't feel very comfortable in doing so hehe..
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@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
7 Aug 07
web cam - better than nothing.
I have a cheap web cam but only use it when I'm talking to my daughter and grandson in California. It doesn't really matter about the quality to us.
@Ricko82 (584)
• Philippines
18 Jul 07
I use one sometimes if relatives wanted to see me. It's nice to remind them how you look like now also. Chatting with people online with a cam does make it more personal. Seing the person you talk to helps the communication better also. Keep safety...
@ngobis (237)
• Philippines
4 Aug 07
I only use webcam if im chatting with family members or if the person im chatting with also has a cam. Which is usually once in a blue moon, since my internet connection is not that great.
• Philippines
4 Aug 07
yes i do use my webcam but not all the time it only depends to may chatmate... if i know that he/ she is a good person i use to view it...
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@Bujoyseth (1684)
• Philippines
18 Jul 07
well, i have one with me but i don't connect it to my computer.. it's because it's not that good as the other web cameras.. just like you, my web cam has a poor resolution andd you will only be iscouraged when you see me in the cam.. you won't see me clear.. hehehe...
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@subathra (3519)
• India
18 Jul 07
I have a web cam which i very rarely use nowadays.while my elder brother was abroad i used to chat with him online most days and my home people were also able to see my brother through cam. when online i dont use it as my pc is placed in a room which lacks proper lighting and this web cam needs enough light for picture clarity like you have said.
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@archer1811 (1098)
• Philippines
18 Jul 07
I only use my webcam when i am chatting with my husband when he is onboard, its like exclusive to my husband only,hehehe. Beside i only have few friends chatting with me online and i dont use it to them.
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• Philippines
18 Jul 07
I have a web cam but I don't use it everytime i'm online. I only use it when i'm chatting with another person online...
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• Philippines
18 Jul 07
i use mine everyday to talk with my bf and relatives abroad.
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• United States
18 Jul 07
No, I do not use a webcam. My friend has one. They are nice to have but the quality can be an issue as you pointed out. Digital cameras seem to work very well and they take nice videos as well.