Would anyone enjoy a live chat option here?

Login to post comments
6 posts / 0 new
Mcheal's picture
Offline
Joined: 05/19/2011
Posts: 281
Would anyone enjoy a live chat option here?

Has the site ever considered a live chat option? An opportunity for members that are online at the same time to hold an open discussion. I am not even sure if the site is capable of it but if there was enough interest I am sure the smart minds of this site could explore it.

MrHub's picture
Offline
Joined: 10/29/2009
Posts: 9504

Mcheal wrote:
Has the site ever considered a live chat option? An opportunity for members that are online at the same time to hold an open discussion. I am not even sure if the site is capable of it but if there was enough interest I am sure the smart minds of this site could explore it.

Well first of all, I do not think this forum has that capability in its system.

Secondly, you would have to a have a guaranteed Moderator on 24/7 live and that we do not have the capability of doing. Chat rooms get out of hand very easily and quite often.

Kristen K.'s picture
Offline
Joined: 09/01/2011
Posts: 23803

I'm not sure if Brad (our site owner) has considered it, but I do agree with MrHub's response of the difficulties that it would entail. I don't believe that is something that will be happening soon.

jhugo's picture
Offline
Joined: 01/11/2014
Posts: 717

I also agree with Mr. Hub and if I want to chat with just one member I private message them. Live chat can sometimes not go well.

Mcheal's picture
Offline
Joined: 05/19/2011
Posts: 281

Ok, so this is a no. Just a thought. There is so much cool sharing going on, just thought the option to do it live would be cool.

MrHub's picture
Offline
Joined: 10/29/2009
Posts: 9504

Mcheal wrote:
Ok, so this is a no. Just a thought. There is so much cool sharing going on, just thought the option to do it live would be cool.

Also, if its live, it's not saved. Doing a forum this way, anyone can see the posts after the fact.