Why are we forced to use Skype

Why are we forced to use Skype when its especially for video chat. I like windows Messenger I send out there and if I have choice to the video chat I can do. its easy to use has some great tools. If someone wants to then let them use it Skype but for myself and I have read many others want to keep messenger for its ease of use. but we are forced to use something which to me don't want to and I'll have my freedom of choice away. Please let alone Messenger and if someone wants to Skype then let them use Skype but give us a choice.

FYI...

You might care to read the below...

The MSN Messenger to Skype is a Microsoft business decision.

Here's just a sample of the information available, are not not in any particular order...

Best regards

Elaine

Host community on the link below.

http://community.Skype.com/T5/Live-Messenger/I-refuse-to-merge-let-us-make-the-choice-merge-opposition-thread/m-p/1189040#M213

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