I figure I'll leave this here, again, as a reminder.
We have NeoComs in game. Use them. We don't *need* Summit, Bars, Coffee shops, bath houses, etc., though they are places where things can happen, they aren't places that they need to be initiated. Many characters have reasons to not use them 24/7.
If your character is idly wondering where another character has gone off to or where they've been or wants to drop a hello, uhm. IM/Evemail. It's an IC action as much as people flying in space instead of hanging out in bars waiting for the next generic adventure. Arista often is sending out pings to people, and recieving them, especially as she is deep in nullsec and getting out is a bit awkward at best.