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.
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.
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!