All users should be aware that currently 3 out 5 methods that purport to close SKYPE DO NOT CLOSE IT.
1. LEFT Clicking the X in the top right corner of the SKYPE application DOES NOT EXIT SKYPE.
2. LEFT Clicking SKYPE then CLOSE of the SKYPE application menu DOES NOT EXIT SKYPE.
3. RIGHT Clicking the SKYPE ICON in the Task Bar and left clicking CLOSE DOES NOT EXIT SKYPE.
But ...
RIGHT Clicking the SKYPE ICON in the Task Bar and left clicking QUIT SKYPE DOES EXIT SKYPE.
RIGHT Clicking the SKYPE ICON in the Task Bar and left clicking SIGN OUT DOES EXIT SKYPE
It should be obvious that this is a security breach waiting to happen and it could be argued in a court of law that Skype are deliberately or negligently putting users at risk of hijacked accounts and loss of privacy, possibly in order to claim higher online numbers in order to increase marketing statistics such as users online. I urge Skype directors to instruct developers without further delay to conform to standard menu definitions such that CLOSE means CLOSE and X closes the Application. You should also consider a timeout LOCKING option. Internet cafe situations arise where a user thinks they have safely EXITED and closed the application but predators can hijack their account, change passwords, and make unauthorised telephone calls.
I am an IT professional and I find these matters totally unacceptable. As previously stated History Management and Recent Contacts persistince and contact's Icons in Skype Home without options to selectively remove them are also lacking in usability features that jeopardise Privacy.
I request urgent action on these points.
Best wishes,
AtoZ
