Abstract: A method of recording a voice communication between at least two individuals where the two individuals use respective telephone communication devices such as mobile phones to communicate is described. The method comprises: recording at least part of the conversation between the individuals; at least one of the individuals associating one or more tags with selected respective points or portions within the recording, each tag being machine interpretable and indicating a meaning of the respective point or portion within the recording; and storing the recording and tags in a location accessible by at least one of the two individuals. The tags are selected from a plurality of different types of tags each type having a different meaning.

Abstract: A user describes himself or his interests by selecting at least one of a predetermined set of profiles, which reflect human characteristics. The selected profile(s) can be used when interacting over a communication network (e.g. the Internet) (7) to facilitate being directed to appropriate remote information or to appropriate other users. Information about the activities of many users, such as information about Internet usage, can be gathered by a central server (19) and collated to compile statistical information in relation to their respective selected profile(s).