Here in Thailand most people use the video chat feature on Facebook messenger instead of phones. It's free and instant, and you don't have to do "Skype searches" or remember passwords.

That's all I use now, and my (non-smartphone) phone stays turned off, only used for emergencies, and using my Galaxy Note tablet or laptop to Facebook message or call people.
I use Skype for teaching online ESL classes, though.

No, not yet.

Bob still on vacation with site member. No idea about catfishing.

Finding that I am probably a little to alternative for most here. Strange that I would be judged like that on this site. I really just want stimulating conversation, friendship - anything else is just a very wonderful plus.

Not yet. I'd have to have good enough conversation here first. Since I currently work nights, my schedule either way for that sort of thing is rather terrible.

No, but if I ever get interested enough in someone, I would before I ever met him.

Sounds fun

Not willing to give out my number, so no.

Just one.

I watch that show occasionally too. I DVR it so I can skip through the monotonous parts.

The only people I Facetime with are my close family members. Anybody else, I'd rather see in person, talk by phone, or text.

I don't even know what that means??? I have heard the expression "catfish" but never "face time"

Haven't yet. Then again, I've never 'face timed' with anyone, ever.