CYC?
I’ve noticed lately a need for some nettiquette regarding the use of applications capable of both text (IM) and voice chats. This need revolves specifically around resolving who should call who, as well as both parties’ availability for voice chat.
Therefore, I am proposing the following four acronyms:
- CYC?
- (mnemonic: “Can You Call?”) — a question about availability and, simultaneously, an invitation for the remote party to start voice chat. Implies the local party’s availability for voice chat (duh?).
- CIC?
- (mnemonic: “Can I Call?”) — solely a question about the availability of the remote party for voice chat. Implies that, in case of a positive response, the local party will initiate the call.
- YCC
- (mnemonic: “You Can Call”) — a possible reply to “CIC?” which signals that the local party is in a position to accept voice chat, but would prefer to continue in text.
- ICC
- (mnemonic: “I Can Call”) — an equivalent to “YCC” (see above), implying the local party is in a position to start a voice chat session, but would prefer to continue in text.
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