Chat box for the forum!
- Thread starter Pavel123
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- 28 Jul 2005
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I would wonder how much power or space it would take. . . being the caveman that I am, I have no idea.
Now, as far as 'Shout Boxes' go, I do have experience on a forum where one is used, and have found it both fun and useful. I would only wonder if whether here, on JREF, it wouldn't be overtaken by some who do a lot of talking. . . I mean as in music related topics--although on that other forum, a member is allowed only 5 shouts per 24 hour period.
The 'Shout Box' seems to be a space between a Chat Room and the regular Forums on a board. In that sense, it gives a full, rounded out range of communication mediums. (and interesting thing, on that other forum, having joined (and JREF had been my very first, and foremost) I pointed out the Chat Room, and some other members who had alread been there, had never noticed it. . . that's because so very, very few had obviously used it. Now, it is no longer available. )
My vote, actually, would be to keep the Chat Room, advertise it a little (not literally, but as Uncle Frank and some others used to do) and educate all members about it's being ok to stop by, say HI, ask a question {or just read, for all that}, or whatever, and then leave. There is no obligation to stay and talk. I think that fear or concern, may keep some away. (although I would hope all would at least say 'BYE' before they left.)
I think, Pavel123 san, that if you went and hung out there a little bit, someone would drop by from time to time. . . but you may not be able to expect too much.
Now, as far as 'Shout Boxes' go, I do have experience on a forum where one is used, and have found it both fun and useful. I would only wonder if whether here, on JREF, it wouldn't be overtaken by some who do a lot of talking. . . I mean as in music related topics--although on that other forum, a member is allowed only 5 shouts per 24 hour period.
The 'Shout Box' seems to be a space between a Chat Room and the regular Forums on a board. In that sense, it gives a full, rounded out range of communication mediums. (and interesting thing, on that other forum, having joined (and JREF had been my very first, and foremost) I pointed out the Chat Room, and some other members who had alread been there, had never noticed it. . . that's because so very, very few had obviously used it. Now, it is no longer available. )
My vote, actually, would be to keep the Chat Room, advertise it a little (not literally, but as Uncle Frank and some others used to do) and educate all members about it's being ok to stop by, say HI, ask a question {or just read, for all that}, or whatever, and then leave. There is no obligation to stay and talk. I think that fear or concern, may keep some away. (although I would hope all would at least say 'BYE' before they left.)
I think, Pavel123 san, that if you went and hung out there a little bit, someone would drop by from time to time. . . but you may not be able to expect too much.
I think it isn't necessary a shoutbox.
And the reason why the chatroom is always empty is because not many people come in or people here haven't time enough. some weeks ago was the first time in my life that more then 6 people were in the box, and i have to say,it was fun chatting with those people!!
And the reason why the chatroom is always empty is because not many people come in or people here haven't time enough. some weeks ago was the first time in my life that more then 6 people were in the box, and i have to say,it was fun chatting with those people!!
EmperorHirohito
Who is Number One?
- 30 Apr 2007
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As someone who does use the Chat Room, now and then, I would find no use for any kind of Shoutbox on this forum.
And so far I have spoken to quite a few people, including Admin and Moderators.
And so far I have spoken to quite a few people, including Admin and Moderators.
