This post exposes "presence" and is merely an appetizer of what's to come. The following three icons are live and a page refresh "CTRL F5" will provide updates on status if you leave it open and check it from time to time. You may even catch us in a call... and all together.

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We believe real-time presence updates are about to change the world. Only the really sharp eyed will notice that we added a presence status indicator to each author on the main page.

I'm in complete control of how and when I broadcast my Skype presence information. We've also added it to our internal wiki. Additional features are being added. For example I want to share "Skyping" (in a call in old language) with my colleagues however don't really want that being displayed on the blog. However this should be optional. On certain sites it may be a benefit to show that you are "skyping" and not just online. Popularity, willingness to talk etc. Layering of presence is the next step.

Watch for more information! It's coming soon! BTW even with a few colleagues sharing "in a call" / "skyping" information is an interesting experience. It's very different to being a lone blog that says "skyping". When you know your buddies and they are also on Skype at 1:00am and in a call.... it brings new perspectives.

I'm certain the benefits outweigh the initial reservations.