Sheikah Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 I've always thought that a shoutbox would be nice for this forum, so members can sort of chat instantly. For a few community forums I've been on, the shoutbox has been a fun feature that lets you talk in a bit more of a relaxed manner.
Dyson Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Good idea, though I do fear it'd reduce forum chatter. Though maybe this is what the admins want?
Sheikah Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Well it would definitely reduce the sort of chat that isn't really worthy of a post, and it does feel good to get instant response. Also it lets members get to know each other a little better.
Emasher Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 I think it would be great. I know N-E already has a chat system, but if it was built into the forums, it would get alot more use.
Kirkatronics Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 yea, and it doesnt work most of the time anyway =/
Ashley Posted August 15, 2008 Author Posted August 15, 2008 We've looked into a chatbox thing before and there must be a reason why it was never implimented but my wine-filled head is failing to remember.
Fierce_LiNk Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 It'd be a pain in the arse to moderate. As surely you'd need someone watching it 24/7?
Dan_Dare Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 what is this shoutbox thing, some kind of chat window inside the forum?
Dyson Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Yeah, it's usually at the top or bottom of the forum, and it's implemented in to the forum directly, so you use your regular username, you don't have to sign up for a new service or whatever. Thinking about it, I'd love to see something like that on these forums. The IRC is simply dead and no matter how much I try I can't seem to convince people enough to stay there >_>
Dan_Dare Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 I don't even know how IRC works. I'd quite like to see a chat thing become more commonly used, however we do it. as for Mods? hurrm. Good one. I'd say that bar a few examples this place requires very little moderation. Maybe just keep an eye out while we read the forum, and be a bit stingy with the permissions to use it if people kick off? I'd like to see it.
Marshmellow Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Sounds like an awesome idea! As for the moderation, maybe get a couple mods that are for the chat box thing only? Iono..but I think it is an awesome idea, that would help members of N-E know each other better, and could possibly spark lots of threads. Like if a few members were chatting about something, and then wanted to share it with the whole forum they could make a thread. etc etc
MoogleViper Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 as for Mods? hurrm. Good one. I'd say that bar a few examples this place requires very little moderation. Maybe just keep an eye out while we read the forum, and be a bit stingy with the permissions to use it if people kick off? Personally I don't think it would require much moderation. Most users on here are civil and sensible. And if you get repeat offenders then surely you can take away their privilege to use it? Oh and maybe say only regular and above posters can use it so you don't get new members and banned members spamming/flaming in there.
Shorty Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Sounds like a decent idea actually I don't think moderation is a problem for two reasons: 1, if you're beyond stupid and we see it, you'll get b&. 2, you don't use it for posting images etc, and whatever's there tends to disappear quickly anyway, it's quite hard to misuse it.
Dan_Dare Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Would you be Able to track one down for us Shorty? magic admin power an all that
Ashley Posted August 16, 2008 Author Posted August 16, 2008 Shorty. Did you seriously just use an ampersand to replace the letters "and"? (and furthermore it doesn't make sense as what you wrote would mean "band" rather than "banned".) Regardless. As far as moderation goes it would probably be possible to find one whereby the records are saved for admins and anyone who does abuse it shall be banned. Have put the idea forward to the other staff. (although I still don't really see the point but ho hum!)
Roostophe Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 One of the many posts backing the idea: Sounds good, I'd like to see it on here.
Shorty Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Shorty. Did you seriously just use an ampersand to replace the letters "and"? (and furthermore it doesn't make sense as what you wrote would mean "band" rather than "banned".) lurk moar.
Sheikah Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Well they're quite easy to implement and change the settings so that the box matches the forum design. Overall they're a great addition.
Ashley Posted August 16, 2008 Author Posted August 16, 2008 But I still fail to see why y'all want a discussion application on a discussion forum. But as I say, give it a few days for all the honchos to have an input and then we'll see
Ashley Posted August 17, 2008 Author Posted August 17, 2008 Just for that, your sig is too big :p 2 parts of it are going to have to go behind a spoiler tag.
Kirkatronics Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 I suggest letting us have slightly bigger sigs. =]
Recommended Posts