It sounds like the fps (frames per second) for your service or your webcam is very low. Go to this
free webcam test site. Make a recording for 15-20 seconds, then stop and play it back. Your webcam fps will appear under the playback window. If it is below 10 then you need a better webcam. If it is above 10 then whatever service you are using (Yahoo, Skype, MSN, etc.) is cutting it down and there isn't anything you can do except try a different service.
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