Ads in the conversation chat

Hey, there. I dont really like this new version (7.0). The look and feel is not good on my opinion, but today happened something really weird, that creeped me out...
I was in the middle of a chat conversation. Texting. When at some point a message appeared in the middle of the chat window, as if someone would had talked, to advertise somekind of Skype promotion.
It was something like "We'd like to give you unlimited calls free for a month. So, on top of your usual free Skype to Skype calls BLABLABLA". It also included two links to accept or decline the promotion. 
It was awkward as hell and I did not touch anything. After a couple of minutes the "promotion" dissapeared of the chat timeline.
And I mean... WHAT was that?
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"Depending on your location we might be offering special subscriptions to you right within the conversation."
NO
The chat pane in a 1:1 conversation is the space which conveys information between the two users.
The problems with autoformat misfire and inappropriate emoticon substitutions inadvertently distort that space, making it difficult to communicate.
These are acknowledged as problems and we expect these to be fixed in a later upgrade.
Injecting ads into the chat is actively destroying that experience.
Adverts should be in the advert space. Even in a public space, if I'm having a chat with a friend, it is socially acceptable to stand nearby with a sign saying "Golf sale", "Low rates now, ask me how" or "THE END IS NIGH".
It is not acceptable to step into the space between me and my friend and interject.
Sean Ellis - uses Skype chat for serious work
Click here to read my blog post on Skype 7 and basic principles of GUI design

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