Solved What this site needs is a chatroom

[ttystikk]

We need a chatroom, some kind of instant message-style space for people to have open forum discussions. Threads are nice, but they lack a certain feel of real-time conversation.

Soooo... is this something within the realm of possibility?

 

[outwest]

Some form of instant messaging would be nice.

outwest

 

[squiggly]

I think a chatroom is a great idea.

I am concerned that instant messaging might detract from thread content. Someone might just ask a friend rather than posting something which could later be used as a reference for the community. I don't think a chatroom (or perhaps even a system of chatrooms--plant problems, smoker's lounge, political corner) would detract from content in that way, and actually could present a path to some new and interesting community elements (and threads).

There is one glaring issue with this, and that is moderation. Modding a chatroom is a totally different beast than modding threads--and there is a much greater opportunity for hackers, dickheads, weirdos, and even law enforcement there.

As an at your own risk kind of thing, though. I think it could be really beneficial--great idea imo dude!

 

[outwest]

I think a chatroom is a great idea.

I am concerned that instant messaging might detract from thread content. Someone might just ask a friend rather than posting something which could later be used as a reference for the community. I don't think a chatroom (or perhaps even a system of chatrooms--plant problems, smoker's lounge, political corner) would detract from content in that way, and actually could present a path to some new and interesting community elements (and threads).

There is one glaring issue with this, and that is moderation. Modding a chatroom is a totally different beast than modding threads--and there is a much greater opportunity for hackers, dickheads, weirdos, and even law enforcement there.

As an at your own risk kind of thing, though. I think it could be really beneficial--great idea imo dude!

As always, you make excellent points for consideration!

 

[ttystikk]

I agree with you, Squiggly, it is a bit of a can of worms. Moderating such a chatroom could quickly devolve into babysitting with attitude. Yet, the potential benefits are significant.

Perhaps a private chat system, where you could invite specific people to converse? This would be far less likely to end up as a public brawl.

I noticed the site is 'best viewed with Google Chrome', does that mean they just want us to use Google plus? I'm sure I'm not alone in that I don't run Chrome, so that approach would make things tougher for those of us who aren't on that platform.

 

[logic]

sorry no chatrooms on thcfarmer

 

[ttystikk]

Fair enough. I can see enough issues with doing it that the decision not to is logical. Thanks for the prompt response.

 

[El Cerebro]

sorry no chatrooms on thcfarmer

Whew, that was close. Some of us might never leave..

 

[green punk]

^^^
Dood, thats maybe the creepiest avatar yet.

 

[El Cerebro]

^^^
Dood, thats maybe the creepiest avatar yet.

Ha, and this one's way easier on the eyes than his other masks, google image "aphex twin"