Re: Chat Revival

by **Volke** on Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:42 am

Or maybe users can be automatically logged into the chat, seeing as it is generally vacant, users can spot others and get a conversation going.

by DigDog on Thu Oct 06, 2011 1:50 pm

Yeah, autologin is the only thing that might actually change anything.

by **Erik** on Sat Oct 08, 2011 4:33 am

Autologin would also screw a lot of things up. Some people might not want to talk to others, and just ignoring them would make them look like jerks, or maybe they're just coming on for a short time... Too many issues.

by **Volke** on Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:31 am

I think Erik is trying to say he doesn't like me. I take great offense to that.

by Peregrine on Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:01 am

Erik wrote:Autologin would also screw a lot of things up. Some people might not want to talk to others, and just ignoring them would make them look like jerks, or maybe they're just coming on for a short time... Too many issues.

I seriously hope no one here is judgmental enough to think someone is a jerk for choosing to remain silent in a chatbox.

Maybe compromise and have autologin, but put the chatbox back at the bottom of the page? Or even better, do a trial run of autologin and see what everyone thinks. In my opinion autologin is a great idea if you can get past the possibility that some people might not always have something to say.

by **Volke** on Sat Oct 08, 2011 10:05 am

I preferred the chatbox's location at the bottom of the page, as well (Uh... Somehow).

by DigDog on Sat Oct 08, 2011 10:58 am

Wouldn't it being at the bottom of the page somewhat equal not logging in? If it's at the bottom the chances are good that you're not noticing it.

by **Darre** on Sat Oct 08, 2011 11:07 am

If moving it to the top of the page made it more active maybe we should just move it even higher, dare I say, above the banner.

by Peregrine on Sat Oct 08, 2011 11:14 am

Now we're talking.

Let's take this idea straight to the top.

by **Volke** on Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:15 pm

I see what you did there.

by **Erik** on Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:42 pm

I think V said autologin is impossible. HOWEVER, WE PROBABLY SHOULD TAKE IT TO THE TOP.

by **Volke** on Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:48 am

I say we publicly chastise everyone who refuses to join the chat when they're online.

by CC on Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:51 am

This issue is still happening, guys. Come on guys.

I think we should make an initiative in the announcements saying that members should be logged on to chat. I will do so.