Quick 10 good reasons why I should get a webcam and 10 good reasons why I shouldn't

**GossipJunkieBBFan** · February 16th, 2009, 01:54 PM

please help me list reasons.
i really want one.

**heart_leigh** · February 16th, 2009, 02:22 PM

I have a webcam (Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000). I mainly use it for video chatting with good friends, and relatives in other countries. It's a great way of keeping in touch. That's one good reason I can think of at the moment.

**burnt_toast** · February 16th, 2009, 03:12 PM

reason not to ... we're on the verge of a global depression and you can't come up with one good reason to get one without forum help.

back away from the gadgets.

**Grimmlok** · February 16th, 2009, 06:35 PM

global depression = sexy ladies making good coin stripping on cam

**A*O** · February 16th, 2009, 07:14 PM

If you already have your face (or whatever) plastered all over the net with Facebook or Myspace then the next logical step is to go live via webcam. The damage has already been done.

On the other hand if you value your anonymity and some protection from internet crazies then don't do it.

**Sweetie** · February 17th, 2009, 08:26 AM

Good reason: Because you want one and can afford it.

**Butterfly** · February 17th, 2009, 08:34 AM

I have one. I use it to spy on my birds during the day using Skype.

**Pippin** · February 17th, 2009, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by Butterfly

I have one. I use it to spy on my birds during the day using Skype.

What kind of birds are you owned by? We have two female budgies (both broody at the moment) two male budgies, a male African Singer (finch) and a pesky male lovebird.

My user name comes from our finch's name, which is Pippin Piper.

I love the fact that you spy on your birds!

**Butterfly** · February 17th, 2009, 10:50 AM

I have 3 budgies... Willow & Oliver they are lovers & English

and then my little Pippin

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I also have 1 sun conure, Sunday. And on Saturday we adopted an Umbrella Cockatoo. I'm extra spying on her because it's her first day being left alone.

I also have 4 little dogs.

**Kittylady** · February 19th, 2009, 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by A*O

If you already have your face (or whatever) plastered all over the net with Facebook or Myspace then the next logical step is to go live via webcam. The damage has already been done.

On the other hand if you value your anonymity and some protection from internet crazies then don't do it.

Agreed. Plus, a webcam really impacts on your ability to bullshit. "Oh yeah, really busy day, everything has been going great, got to dash, though, meeting a gang of friends for a mad night out" doesn't have the same effect when they can see that you are sat there in your PJ's with your hair stood on end.

**Tati** · February 19th, 2009, 11:19 AM

^ Sure, but there's nothing saying you have to turn the thing on every time you chat with someone.

Here's a reason: the person you love is out of the country for over a month and you'd really like to see their face while talking to them.

**Novice** · February 19th, 2009, 11:28 AM

And if you're chatting with "real" friends instead of people on the internet just posing as such it doesn't matter if you're sat there in your PJs.

I have one but rarely use it, but I am camera shy.....