One benefit of Allstar is superior audio quality. Unfortunately most laptops built in microphones sound pretty crummy. Try using a good quality headset and see if you find friendlier reception. 
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Tim
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On Oct 11, 2013, at 5:44 PM, Lloyd Colston <kc5fm@aol.com> wrote:

Conversely, I have been offended by AllstarLink users who were just as welcoming as some on Echolink and IRLP groups.  In fact, one trustee of a popular linked system told me publicly, over his system broadcasting RF to all and streaming over the AllstarLink system, that my laptop connection was not welcome.  I was happy to tell him that I was disconnecting.