do i have to use skype.not useing ipod or phones on here at all

why  do we have to use Skype ,if we don't want to .I cant use the messenger unless I do ,all about IPods and ceil phones ,,which I will not be using on  here  all i need to use is email ,which I use Hotmail and would like to use messenger if possible, but don't have to have it. I don't want the aggravation that comes with Skype. How can I get around this ,I had windows live Hotmail and it got changed, just cannot levee things alone . I guess you younger people trying to run us old people off here ,  well don't forget old Faithfull FACEBOOK.  DOES ANY ONE HAVE ANY SUGESTIONS .