Why do people completely disregard “busy” status on Skype? You can ping me with something important or a quick question. But too often I get “hey, how are you...” while set to busy...why?!

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Because lot of people abuse the "busy" status and leave it on all the time. "Busy" status has lost its signaling value.

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Away or Appear as Offline is the new Busy

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I just had someone randomnlt reach out when I was busy, looking to completely change their skill set to join this practice and wanted to see if there were open projects. When I said I rolled off that role he proceeded to ask where I was and if they needed anyone there (completely different work than his skill set or what he was hoping to get into). On top of that on another note, the SM in that practice would not only not give a crap if I was set to busy but would ping me when it said I was on a call and ask to speak to me or join a call. Wtf is wrong with people. On multiple occasions I would say, my calendars upto date meaning don’t ask me to join a call in 10 mins for support if you see my calendar is blocked. Ugh good riddance. As a parrot gift I sent this random person, that SMs contact 😂 #fullcircle y’all enjoy each other and your lack of care for peoples time or calendars.

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Just log out of skype. I only use skype when i’m working and want to be bothered

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Because they have time at the moment and expect a reply when you’re less busy I’d assume

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I use DND when truly heads down; just do that so people can't bother you.

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Use DND for pure focus. If someone messages you whilst you're busy/active, wait 20 secs and change your status to "Appear Away" to give the appearance your PC locked itself.

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DND for life

Cuz we are all busy

Because you answer??

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