Using Hangouts rather than Skype does not prevents any of the features of Beehive from working.

Logging into Skype is a lot more effort than checking a page in a browser, especially if you don't have a Skype ID, haven't shared contact details, and don't have the client installed on the particular device being used.


Are you just being a whingebag because you're too lazy to re-activate your G+ account?

Are you going to take part in any of the podcasts?

With Skype, no.
With anything else, depends on my mood and availability.

So thats a no, then.