Chat Room????? - Page 2

actros · 24th December 2006, 12:25

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Originally Posted by Christopher

Hi guys - I'll look into it. VBulletin (our forum software) does not handle chat rooms 'built in' but there will be various options for us ...

Thanks Chris mucho grassyas.

baxlin · 24th December 2006, 14:18

My missus says I waste enough time on here as it is.............

Simon · 24th December 2006, 14:30

Would a chat room detract from these forums though? I mean, if we all get caught up on the live chats then we might not use the forums

As it stands I think the forums are the best solution for sociability and enjoyment. I think chat rooms woud lead to people over-using them in a bid to get answers quickly instead of going through the forums. Policing and enforcing open chat rooms would be also become difficult.

Maybe direct chat opened between two people would be a more feasible approach? Allowing one-on-one communication in a private fashion without others jumping in unanounced. This would also involve less policing work. (Yes I know this is similar to private messaging, but this method would be similar to a MSN conversation, for example)

I think this one needs careful thought....

Zeb · 24th December 2006, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon D

Would a chat room detract from these forums though? I mean, if we all get caught up on the live chats then we might not use the forums

As it stands I think the forums are the best solution for sociability and enjoyment. I think chat rooms woud lead to people over-using them in a bid to get answers quickly instead of going through the forums. Policing and enforcing open chat rooms would be also become difficult.

Maybe direct chat opened between two people would be a more feasible approach? Allowing one-on-one communication in a private fashion without others jumping in unanounced. This would also involve less policing work. (Yes I know this is similar to private messaging, but this method would be similar to a MSN conversation, for example)

I think this one needs careful thought....

I agree.....notwithstanding the train analogy....

driverjgp · 24th December 2006, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon D

Would a chat room detract from these forums though? I mean, if we all get caught up on the live chats then we might not use the forums

As it stands I think the forums are the best solution for sociability and enjoyment. I think chat rooms woud lead to people over-using them in a bid to get answers quickly instead of going through the forums. Policing and enforcing open chat rooms would be also become difficult.

Maybe direct chat opened between two people would be a more feasible approach? Allowing one-on-one communication in a private fashion without others jumping in unanounced. This would also involve less policing work. (Yes I know this is similar to private messaging, but this method would be similar to a MSN conversation, for example)

I think this one needs careful thought....

One on one chat would be good, but you would need a main room befoe you go off to a private chat????

I believe org had a chatroom?

Why not have a choice like on org?

BMC123 · 24th December 2006, 17:52

well.. my 10ps worth, I used to moderate a chat board on a PC forum a few years back, and whilst i would in no way compare the average user of that board to the users here, it was a nightmare to look after.

it just got out of hand, and in the end we closed it. Nowadays we just use the PM system, and some of us made up a new forum specific skype address and posted it in our signature space at the bottom, with the times we are available in brackets like this:

skypeaddress (18:30 - 19:30GMT)

and that worked fine. no need to give out any personal info, at all :lol: coz believe me.... there are some right fruitcakes out there

tourerfogey · 25th December 2006, 10:09

I think a chat room could become divisive and secular, and detract from the friendly nature of these excellent forums. The present Private Messaging system is ok and goes far enough in this direction in its present form.

Having said that, this club/these forums should be run democratically so it's what the majority wants that is important, limited only by what those who provide this excellent site for our benefit are able or willing to offer - after all the amount of effort they have already expended is tremendous.

rover · 25th December 2006, 11:59

Having just voted in favour of a Chat Room,I have now read some of the recent postings with regard to potential damage to the Forum.I think they are probably right & have made me think again.

direstraits · 25th December 2006, 12:29

hi I agree with the above but as this forum has a limited number of contributers any problems could and should be stamped on promptly.

<<It is sadly a fact of life that where ever you go or where ever you are
there is always someone who will rain on your parade,or key your car.
But if you go through life with this at the back of your mind all the time
then why go out or try something new.
There are some out there who want to redefine Christmas and are getting away with it.>>

The above is what you get in "Chatrooms" do you want this to happen on the Forum or keep it to a chat room?

View Poll Results: Who would like a club chat room?
YES	19	63.33%
NO	9	30.00%
Waste of time	2	6.67%
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24th December 2006, 14:18	#12
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	My missus says I waste enough time on here as it is............. Last edited by baxlin; 24th December 2006 at 15:04..

24th December 2006, 17:52	#16
BMC123 Posted a thing or two 2004 1.8 Connoisseur SE, 1999 XJ8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	well.. my 10ps worth, I used to moderate a chat board on a PC forum a few years back, and whilst i would in no way compare the average user of that board to the users here, it was a nightmare to look after. it just got out of hand, and in the end we closed it. Nowadays we just use the PM system, and some of us made up a new forum specific skype address and posted it in our signature space at the bottom, with the times we are available in brackets like this: skypeaddress (18:30 - 19:30GMT) and that worked fine. no need to give out any personal info, at all :lol: coz believe me.... there are some right fruitcakes out there __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

25th December 2006, 12:29	#19
direstraits Avid contributor 2X MGZT-T190,s 1XMGZT180 X-PowerGrey/Trophy Blue/ Anthracite Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chatrooms hi I agree with the above but as this forum has a limited number of contributers any problems could and should be stamped on promptly. <<It is sadly a fact of life that where ever you go or where ever you are there is always someone who will rain on your parade,or key your car. But if you go through life with this at the back of your mind all the time then why go out or try something new. There are some out there who want to redefine Christmas and are getting away with it.>> The above is what you get in "Chatrooms" do you want this to happen on the Forum or keep it to a chat room?

24th December 2006, 14:30	#13
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Would a chat room detract from these forums though? I mean, if we all get caught up on the live chats then we might not use the forums As it stands I think the forums are the best solution for sociability and enjoyment. I think chat rooms woud lead to people over-using them in a bid to get answers quickly instead of going through the forums. Policing and enforcing open chat rooms would be also become difficult. Maybe direct chat opened between two people would be a more feasible approach? Allowing one-on-one communication in a private fashion without others jumping in unanounced. This would also involve less policing work. (Yes I know this is similar to private messaging, but this method would be similar to a MSN conversation, for example) I think this one needs careful thought....

25th December 2006, 10:09	#17
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I think a chat room could become divisive and secular, and detract from the friendly nature of these excellent forums. The present Private Messaging system is ok and goes far enough in this direction in its present form. Having said that, this club/these forums should be run democratically so it's what the majority wants that is important, limited only by what those who provide this excellent site for our benefit are able or willing to offer - after all the amount of effort they have already expended is tremendous.

25th December 2006, 11:59	#18
rover Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Staffs/Derbyshire Border Posts: 285 Thanks: 19 Thanked 29 Times in 14 Posts	Having just voted in favour of a Chat Room,I have now read some of the recent postings with regard to potential damage to the Forum.I think they are probably right & have made me think again.