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by rainedin 4436 days ago
The killer app for video calling, would be one in which you don't have to hold the camera. We'd rather place the phone to our ear. And the current alternative is probably nostril cam. We each need a Lakitu.
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I'm not sure it is (though it would help).

I don't want someone to see me unless there is a reason. All of a sudden I have to worry about whether I look like I'm paying attention (I'm probably not), what I look like (I'll take a phone call in my Pjs, I wouldn't take a video call), whether I'm doing something that looks unappealing and so on.

Video offers additional benefits but they come with a "price". For me personally it seems as if that given that price you've got to be in a position where the benefit is worth it.