Chat window (live)

[scrapdoggie]

It would be great to have a live chat window to quickly discuss or ask questions regarding metal detecting with others who are online. I use ventrillo while playing video games and just log in to listen to others talking about the games were playing. A feature like that would be awesome too for all of us who like talking about MDing in general. just my thoughts...I'm really bored today.

 

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[Minrelica]

You mean like a, shoutbox? Multiple people can join into a conversation in real time?

If so, that would be extremely hard to have with over 40,000 members... we have one on our MMA site and it's hard to follow when 3-5 people are using it.. Just my 2cents if that's what you were referring to

 

[scrapdoggie]

Yes that's it, a shout box with different channels per subject. Or better yet a different shout box per forum topic so only people in that specific area will follow conversations. Your probably correct though. So many people would be in TODAY'S FINDS that holding a conversation may be difficult. It would be a great way for moderators to quickly answer questions or direct people in the right direction. Just my thoughts.

 

[Minrelica]

One shoutbox can take up quite a bit of bandwidth so multiple ones could potentially eat up a ton... We considered getting rid of the shoutbox on our forum to encourage more active posting but people would miss it too much since they like to talk play-by-play during sporting events

 

[scrapdoggie]

That's me in a nut shell. I play all the fantasy sports sites and constantly chat. You should of heard me during the Patriots loss last week....God! I'm still so mad.