Chat?

[Looking for Answers]

Yes I realize this is a forum and people can "chat" using it but has anyone ever thought of creating a chatroom that is an extension of this forum? That way people could talk in real time? Just a thought... thanks!

[federica]

I did mention it to Brian, but apparently the logistics are difficult. You could try contacting him again though... Don't be shy!
That's why a few of us have got MSN etc....

[Looking for Answers]

I did mention it to Brian, but apparently the logistics are difficult. You could try contacting him again though... Don't be shy!
That's why a few of us have got MSN etc....

if people use IM programs maybe we could just all put our screennames into this thread??

[Simonthepilgrim]

if people use IM programs maybe we could just all put our screennames into this thread??

People can put their screen names into their profile. A small icon then shows under their name in their posts.

[hope]

setting up a chatroom shouldn't be too hard. I will definitely help if I can (remember.. me=nerd ;) )

Would really love to chat with you guys..
as for MSN, or yahoo, which platform would you guys prefer

[Looking for Answers]

heh I didn't see that we could add our screen names, I'll have to add mine :)

[Matt]

Brian and I have had poor experiences introducing site-sponsored chats on forums. I doubt we'll move in this direction officially, but thanks for the suggestion! :)

[federica]

I was all for a chat-room once. Now, having experienced other chatrooms on other fora.... I'm with Matt!

[Esau]

Hello all,
Chat rooms aren't all they're cracked up to be. Have been (cyber) stalked and had to totally change, my name, where I live and all that......creepy!!!!

[Knitwitch]

Hello all,
Chat rooms aren't all they're cracked up to be. Have been (cyber) stalked and had to totally change, my name, where I live and all that......creepy!!!!


You too? Good grief this must be more common than I thought. I got stalked for over a year by a woman (yes, a woman - poor desperate soul that she was!) and it was only because we lived in different countries that I didn't feel the need to move. She came visiting but I knew she couldn't afford to give up her job and move over here when I asked her to stop contacting me. Otherwise I would have had to consider it.

[Xrayman]

mmm I was going to ask the same question-but now i understand why it's not available-frankly I think the ability to view all posts is quite good-liberating of sorts-no horrible backstabbing etc.

[Knitwitch]

I go with the "not what they're cracked up to be" opinion. I went into a chat room the other night on a forum where I am very interested in the subject. Four people sitting staring at their respective screens once the usual Hi how are you? bit was over. Or it turns into a bored housewives' drop in centre with mindnumbing details of their complaints against Life in General.

[harlan]

If there is a point to discuss (usually one person heading it up), and the chat is by invitation only at a designated time/space...it seems like a good thing.

There are other spaces on the internet where one can meet. I usually miss these things, due timing.