Its argument is simple: it's not blocking you from using any video chat application you want, but it is exercising its right to manage the doors through which all chat applications can and can't be used.

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Could integrations with other social services come next, or the ability to chat through other IM services like Google or AIM?

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And while I focused on the presentation they liaised with visitors online, explained to them the process, answered questions through chat, trouble-shooted problems and tested out things in advance.

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