Can we install member chat?

Syncroneyes · December 12th, 2007, 12:49 PM

I was thinking whilst replying to another thread that this would be a really awesome tool to have on the site....kinda like msn messenger.

This is mainly because I find that there are plenty of times when you want to talk to other members rather than posting replies on the forum all the time as it can take weeks for people to respond -plus it would be cool for members to see "who's in" and have a chat with them. - We could even have several chat rooms for different subjects?
- Its just an idea...

Unixlord · December 12th, 2007, 01:15 PM

Live Chat

^CLICKABLE LINK

Dyre Straits · December 12th, 2007, 08:07 PM

Yep, we have it. No one ever seems to be active in it, though.

Syncroneyes · December 12th, 2007, 08:09 PM

Really ? Where, I don't see it?! Where's the link/button which says "click here to chat to other friendly members!" ?

Dyre Straits · December 13th, 2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by V-Sync

Really ? Where, I don't see it?! Where's the link/button which says "click here to chat to other friendly members!" ?

Ummm....need new prescription glasses?

Syncroneyes · December 13th, 2007, 11:25 AM

Oh! - damn - missed that. I think I really do need new glasses though, my eyesite is getting really bad.. (as you can see *cough*....)

well, i'll have a look and see what its all about then....watch this space!

Hey, it's actually quite cool, no one there though..we need more people!! Who wants to chat eh??!! Dont all rush now....

Syncroneyes · December 13th, 2007, 11:32 AM

We could improve it a little.. e.g have a bigger button, because if you hadn't pointed it out I would never have seen it. There should also be a big linkng button on forum page so more people go in. Also ability to see whos inside chat room while your looking at forum pages would be nice too..... because i'm sure many, like me, go straight to forum page when visiting NGOHQ rather than homepage first....?

All of this would definately help build a bigger,better, happier NGOHQ community..YAY!!

Mac Daddy · December 13th, 2007, 12:26 PM

I wish I had more time we used to have chats on a board called WPLC.us I used to help run. Its offline now but when AOL canceled its CL (Community Leader) program in there chat rooms WPLC.us was where they went.

I barely have time for MSN this time of year but will be home on the weekend ... might pop on see ya if your on there

BTW ..... I think adding a separate and perhaps larger button for live chat on the main page of the Forum might be a good idea .... good one

Syncroneyes · December 15th, 2007, 08:23 PM

well i'm glad that you think there are a few good suggestions there because at the end of the day feedback is probably the most critical aspect to maintaining and growing the community.

It is us after all who use the website everyday, so it makes sense to listen to us and aim to make us happy...

Mac Daddy · December 15th, 2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by V-Sync

well i'm glad that you think there are a few good suggestions there because at the end of the day feedback is probably the most critical aspect to maintaining and growing the community.

It is us after all who use the website everyday, so it makes sense to listen to us and aim to make us happy...

Post of the month I think and he is right