[gregjor]

If no one shows their face it’s not a video call. That’s called a phone call or conference call for everyone under 30.

Video isn’t always the best medium, but it does allow us to see facial expressions and other cues that we can’t get with audio only.

[scim-knox-twox]

> If no one shows their face it’s not a video call.

What about presentations? No one faces, only slides. Video call or not?

[gregjor]

I can read, so just send the presentation to me.

[scim-knox-twox]

“presentation” isn't something you read. “presentation” is something what someone presents to you.

If “presentation” is only slides with a block of text; it's not a good presentation.

[gregjor]

Replying to “only slides,” not presentations in general, which may need video.

[_bax]

Yes really. We need a platform with ATTENTION ASSIST, like what provide from car manufacter for driving assistance..

[potta_coffee]

We can skip the middleman and just have ATTENDANCE ASSIST; an automated appliance can attend the meetings for us.

[captainredbeard]

If you have to force people to pay attention you are not leading a good meeting.