@jasonwiser

Hi Jason – Yes, I used it a few days ago when it went live.  It is not facebook’s answer, it is Sean Parker and Shawn Fanning‘s version of the evolution of video chat, made available to facebook users.  I’ve used facebook’s video chat service, and Airtime certainly does have more features.

I like the fact that it is web based and the split screen is interesting, but that’s about it for now.  I feel the ability to randomly chat with other Internet users, based on mutual Facebook friends, is something some may find useful, but not this introvert.

I do not like the fact that Airtime can photograph the user.  Monitoring and censoring chats, in the name of safety, doesn’t sit well with me.  And random incoming chats, I found to be annoying.  I don’t believe I’ll be using it for business anytime soon.  Here’s a link to a recent article.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-32973_3-57448654-296/what-airtime-needs-a-wish-list/

Yeah Mike thanks for the review. @mgoes

@amyhall

Amy, I did not spend enough time on it to learn all the features.  I imagine if you cannot turn it off now, you will be able to soon, as the service seems to be a work in progress. 

In any event, I will not be using the service for business because of Airtime’s ability to monitor, censor, and photograph the user.  I will not be going back anytime soon to check for updates.

Jason Wiser

I have never seen Airtime work for anyone yet.I could not even get it to load.   I use Skype or Google + instead.  With Google you can Hang Out with up to 10 people (have they changed that yet)   I prefer to  invite up to 30 people for a group chat on Skype.  With either of these two, you can do screenshares which is nice, share documents and have face to face interactions.