Boges Posted October 11, 2012 Report Posted October 11, 2012 I see a working chat. No one's in it though. Quote
Bonam Posted October 12, 2012 Report Posted October 12, 2012 That is an option, I can set the forums to be open during specific times/dates. That's not a difficult thing to do. Bad idea. If the chat function must be there, it should be available at all times, or you restrict its use to people who can be around at certain specific times only. I don't like the idea of creating a "forum elite" here that talk behind the backs of other posters. See my post above for more. Quote
Mr.Canada Posted October 14, 2012 Report Posted October 14, 2012 I have to say that when I was thinking of a chat feature I was thinking of a shout box type of format where anyone could say whatever they wanted. I think having a shoutbox on the same page as the forums would be great because it wouldn't remove you completely from the forum like the chat does. With a shoutbox people could chat plus post on the forum at the same time. Shoutbox as in a box at the top of the forum where people can type in real time. I just think it's a better option then a full on chat room. Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
Guest Posted October 14, 2012 Report Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) Deleted. Didn't see there were two pages. Edited October 14, 2012 by bcsapper Quote
TheNewTeddy Posted October 15, 2012 Report Posted October 15, 2012 No one, as that would be next to impossible to do in real time. There would be rules, and if someone was present (and I could confirm the infraction) then normal suspensions and or bannings would be issued. That is an option, I can set the forums to be open during specific times/dates. That's not a difficult thing to do. Other forums with moderators of the activity level found here appoint "Prefects" - IE people who moderate chat alone and not the forum. Also even forums with unofficial user run chat rooms have been known to infract users on the main forum for occurrences in chat. Quote Feel free to contact me outside the forums. Add "TheNewTeddy" to Twitter, Facebook, or Hotmail to reach me!
Boges Posted October 15, 2012 Report Posted October 15, 2012 Well if no one is going to use it, then there's no point. Quote
Forum Admin Greg Posted October 15, 2012 Forum Admin Report Posted October 15, 2012 I'm addressing this issue as we speak! Quote Have any issues, problems using the forum? Post a message in the Support and Questions section of the forums.
Argus Posted October 15, 2012 Report Posted October 15, 2012 I have to say that when I was thinking of a chat feature I was thinking of a shout box type of format where anyone could say whatever they wanted. I think having a shoutbox on the same page as the forums would be great because it wouldn't remove you completely from the forum like the chat does. With a shoutbox people could chat plus post on the forum at the same time. Shoutbox as in a box at the top of the forum where people can type in real time. I just think it's a better option then a full on chat room. I approve of this message. Though really it's a function of how interesting the chat is, and how many are in it. If there's nobody there, or maybe two people talking about something you're not interested in, how long do you want to be there instead of doing something? Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
The_Squid Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 I think a chat feature wouldtake away from the forum. Quote
TheNewTeddy Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 TBH I thought I would use it often but now I'm not so sure. Quote Feel free to contact me outside the forums. Add "TheNewTeddy" to Twitter, Facebook, or Hotmail to reach me!
Sleipnir Posted October 24, 2012 Report Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) I'm personally for the idea of a political chatroom. You see a lot of chatrooms for varies topic, but few are for political orientation. I don't think that the chat room should be moderated. Let's have some free speech going on. maybe people don't need rules to govern every aspect of everything. From my experience with chatrooms: you tend to experience spamming, scrolling, obscene sexual messages or insane religious preachers....you then need moderators to keep them at bay. I think one of the limitation to study the idea of having a chatroom, is the limit of having only 5 people allowed in there at one time. Edited October 24, 2012 by Sleipnir Quote "All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure." - Mark Twain
Forum Admin Greg Posted October 25, 2012 Forum Admin Report Posted October 25, 2012 I think one of the limitation to study the idea of having a chatroom, is the limit of having only 5 people allowed in there at one time. That limit has been lifted. Thanks Quote Have any issues, problems using the forum? Post a message in the Support and Questions section of the forums.
Sleipnir Posted October 25, 2012 Report Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) Would it be possible to suggest opening up the chat to the non-registered users? Some people like going into chatrooms without actually registering... Edited October 26, 2012 by Sleipnir Quote "All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure." - Mark Twain
RB Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 Obviously I don't come around often enough to chat, I didn't notice a chat feature. This is a really good forum without the chat feature. Would I chat, maybe not. Quote
TheNewTeddy Posted November 7, 2012 Report Posted November 7, 2012 Election results rolling in is a prime time to be in a chat room. If this US election results in no or almost no activity in Chat, it means Chat has failed. Quote Feel free to contact me outside the forums. Add "TheNewTeddy" to Twitter, Facebook, or Hotmail to reach me!
Guest American Woman Posted November 7, 2012 Report Posted November 7, 2012 Election results rolling in is a prime time to be in a chat room. If this US election results in no or almost no activity in Chat, it means Chat has failed. It sounds as if it were a success activity wise, but it sure makes the board less interesting this morning; following months of pre-election posting, most of the election night comments were evidently made in the chat room. Quote
Sleipnir Posted November 8, 2012 Report Posted November 8, 2012 (edited) Election results rolling in is a prime time to be in a chat room. If this US election results in no or almost no activity in Chat, it means Chat has failed. 17 people were there at one time during the US election result, good thing Greg lifted the limit. Edited November 8, 2012 by Sleipnir Quote "All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure." - Mark Twain
jbg Posted January 14, 2013 Report Posted January 14, 2013 I didn't see this thread when I opened a new thread (link). Perhaps they should be merged. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
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