Chat

[5803emma]

Hi Ciaran,

Just a thought, and I'm not really qualified to comment, seeing as I'm rarely on this site, but all of the members are really helpful and seem genuinely nice, I think a chat feature like that on gmail and facebook might be a beneficial addition to the site, this way information could be shared much faster and members could get to know each other better. This is contingent on it being even possible to do that! Computers are not my forte!!

Keep up the good work!

[CJ]

I integrated a chat (Shoutbox) feature into another forum and its rarely (if ever used), the novelty appears to wear off quickly. Instant Messaging clients and the like have pretty much killed off the need for a web based chat function, chances are the banter would be of the 'idle' type as opposed to anything constructive.

I'll open this one up for discussion so as others can share their thoughts on the subject.

CJ

[colm_mcm]

I reckon it's handy to have a record of queries and solutions. on a social level, maybe a chat feature might be attractive to some, but to be fair, just get someone's MSN or Yahoo address if you want to be able to chat!

[Baldrick]

I reckon it's handy to have a record of queries and solutions.

I agree wholeheartedly. The beauty of this board is the continuity of problem to solution. A chat feature would probably detract from this i.e. solution would be achieved through chat and would not benefit other members.

[optical illusion]

Have to agree with CJ here.