What about adding Chat?

Is there a way to add a chat box to the site? I belong to several similar sites and one of the features that all the members seem to enjoy are the chat boxes. It allows members to interact in real time and friendships form much quicker than with just forum, or blog posts and comments.

It is also a great way to get members to come to the site on a regular basis just to see who is chatting. As a site owner myself, I find the chat box a great place to help answer questions for my new members and make them feel welcome.

Just an idea!
Chris D.

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Permalink Reply by Chiloe on February 8, 2009 at 6:04am: A chat would be great !!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cindy Bishop on March 12, 2009 at 5:51am: A chat would be wonderful to have here.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Andreia on April 24, 2009 at 8:12am: I like that idea
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Permalink Reply by Chris on February 18, 2010 at 11:53pm: doesn't look like it Elizabeth.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jeff on February 19, 2010 at 8:26pm: I am on a roll here today. I have also enabled Chat so please do enjoy.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jeff on February 19, 2010 at 10:58pm: Hi Elizabeth

Work is the culprit. Time just disappears and things just slip. But you are right, bring it to my attention if I slip and much better chance of getting it done.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Chris on February 20, 2010 at 12:14am: Since I was the one who initiated this addition to the site............I just want to say thanks!

Thanks Elizabeth for being more persistent than I was, and Thanks Jeff for finally getting around to completing this task!

Whoo Hoo Chat time!! Guess I had better go have a look and see how this all works.

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Permalink Reply by Lucien on February 20, 2010 at 12:14am: I love the Chat and Flickr features. I am working on tea towels and have to have them completed in time for my sister's birthday, February 28th. I have been pretty busy surfing the Internet. I have discovered dozens and dozens of sites with great tutorials on enough projects to keep me busy two lifetimes. Also want to get back to my blog, still in the learning stage. I will update shortly.

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Permalink Reply by Chris on February 23, 2010 at 1:47am: Now that this is activated, we need to figure out a way to use it. I have popped in the chat several times already to find it empty. There was a time when there were a few people in there, but know one wanted to talk to me. :(

How about setting up set times to meet or setting up topics for discussions. Any suggestions on how to get this feature used now that we have it?

It really isn't much fun to talk to myself. LOL; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jeff on February 23, 2010 at 8:01am: Hi Chris

To help with this I will start a discussion on the forum so members can discuss a solution, and then send a message to all members. Hopefully, this will result in a solution.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Chris on February 23, 2010 at 9:36am: Sounds good Jeff. Let's see what others have to say. I may not be able to be here all the time as you know, I run my own website and business. But what you have here is great and I will do what I can to help get the ball rolling for you and the members.; ▶ Reply to This

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