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Chat?

KungaTashiKungaTashi
edited February 2006 in NewBuddhist.com
Yes I realize this is a forum and people can "chat" using it but has anyone ever thought of creating a chatroom that is an extension of this forum? That way people could talk in real time? Just a thought... thanks!

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  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    edited January 2006
    I did mention it to Brian, but apparently the logistics are difficult. You could try contacting him again though... Don't be shy!
    That's why a few of us have got MSN etc....
  • KungaTashiKungaTashi
    edited January 2006
    federica wrote:
    I did mention it to Brian, but apparently the logistics are difficult. You could try contacting him again though... Don't be shy!
    That's why a few of us have got MSN etc....

    if people use IM programs maybe we could just all put our screennames into this thread??
  • SimonthepilgrimSimonthepilgrim Veteran
    edited January 2006
    Looking for Answers wrote:
    if people use IM programs maybe we could just all put our screennames into this thread??

    People can put their screen names into their profile. A small icon then shows under their name in their posts.
  • hopehope
    edited February 2006
    setting up a chatroom shouldn't be too hard. I will definitely help if I can (remember.. me=nerd ;) )

    Would really love to chat with you guys..
    as for MSN, or yahoo, which platform would you guys prefer
  • KungaTashiKungaTashi
    edited February 2006
    heh I didn't see that we could add our screen names, I'll have to add mine :)
  • LincLinc Site owner Detroit Moderator
    edited February 2006
    Brian and I have had poor experiences introducing site-sponsored chats on forums. I doubt we'll move in this direction officially, but thanks for the suggestion! :)
  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    edited February 2006
    I was all for a chat-room once. Now, having experienced other chatrooms on other fora.... I'm with Matt!
  • EsauEsau
    edited February 2006
    Hello all,
    Chat rooms aren't all they're cracked up to be. Have been (cyber) stalked and had to totally change, my name, where I live and all that......creepy!!!!
  • KnitwitchKnitwitch
    edited February 2006
    Esau wrote:
    Hello all,
    Chat rooms aren't all they're cracked up to be. Have been (cyber) stalked and had to totally change, my name, where I live and all that......creepy!!!!


    You too? Good grief this must be more common than I thought. I got stalked for over a year by a woman (yes, a woman - poor desperate soul that she was!) and it was only because we lived in different countries that I didn't feel the need to move. She came visiting but I knew she couldn't afford to give up her job and move over here when I asked her to stop contacting me. Otherwise I would have had to consider it.
  • XraymanXrayman Veteran
    edited February 2006
    mmm I was going to ask the same question-but now i understand why it's not available-frankly I think the ability to view all posts is quite good-liberating of sorts-no horrible backstabbing etc.
  • KnitwitchKnitwitch
    edited February 2006
    I go with the "not what they're cracked up to be" opinion. I went into a chat room the other night on a forum where I am very interested in the subject. Four people sitting staring at their respective screens once the usual Hi how are you? bit was over. Or it turns into a bored housewives' drop in centre with mindnumbing details of their complaints against Life in General.
  • harlanharlan
    edited February 2006
    If there is a point to discuss (usually one person heading it up), and the chat is by invitation only at a designated time/space...it seems like a good thing.

    There are other spaces on the internet where one can meet. I usually miss these things, due timing.
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