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I do think it is important to have a platform that is easy to access, and I'm sure you guys are working hard at that.

Is there any data that validates the notion that people will be leaving 5+ minute long messages for each other? I honestly can't remember the last time I left a voicemail for a friend/family, but that is purely anecdotal.

Anyhow, good luck!

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People like to leave >5 minute messages. Actually listening to them is a different thing. ;)

Certainly, and it really depends on the context.

For example, being far from family and friends, I love putting on my earphones, laying down and listening to my friends' messages.

The nice thing is that I can listen to these messages anytime my hands are busy but my brain isn't. Running, driving, biking, cooking are all more fun with a story from an old-friend in the background.

Thanks! Yes, our data shows a surprising amount of longer messages. As for voicemail, same here. Arda addressed this in a comment above: it's just not used for asynchronous communication.

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