Nissan 370Z Forum - How about a real time chat?

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Thanks AK, I completely agree....

some threads are bad enough as it is, we dont need a chat room :)

Sounds good, if a chat becomes more popular, I could help setup an IRC chat channel for members who want to talk as a group quickly. This will be outside of the 370z boards and does not have to be affiliated at all.

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Originally Posted by AK370Z (Post 47689)

I am very sorry and apologize if I have offended your forum in any way :o.

I agree with the 2nd paragraph. It's going to be a huge chat dilemma that I have to deal with on top of the forum responsibility. Chat is live - so there can be more flaming and drama going on with less control . Let's not forget 370Z is an entry level sports car that costs 29K where the GTR is a limited production super sports car with a price tag of 81K dollars. With more mature owners and smaller owner database, you can almost get away with implanting anything on your forum and control it. But on The370Z, I have to think twice about doing anything to it. I have to think what happens 6 months from now, a year from now, two years etc.... I have to take everything into consideration.

Well it's your site and you can do anything you want with it. Obviously there was some interest shown here with the regular posters. However I don't agree with your approach which is "we're not going to have it because some unknown people, may screw it up." How about having it and see what happens first? There are some long time posters here that you could make chat mods if you're that worried about it. You already allow many non PC topics and pictures to be posted so what's the difference? Simpy have a disclaimer that says this forum is real time and your feeling or sensibilities may be harmed.

Not trying to flame, just trying to make this place even better. :tup:

Hey AK, maybe not a chat room type thing, but a chat between members would be great. I find myself exchanging lots of pm's with the same people. It would be very useful, at least for me, to be able to instant message that person within the forums. Something like the system on facebook would be amazing. It allows you to see who is currently online and send them an instant message.

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Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 47832)

Thanks AK, I completely agree....

some threads are bad enough as it is, we dont need a chat room :)

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That would be the precise reason FOR a chat room, wouldn't it?

Here's my view - A chat room would help to take the crap OUT of serious threads. ...Crap merchants like me would be like pigs in **** if we were in a chat room.

Idea I thought about, how about having a chat room for premium members, will limit who can talk in it and help promote the site?

^--- You're not a Premium member though.

:p

I think the best idea so far has been the IRC chatroom. It doesn't have to be affiliated with the site. It just makes it a lot easier than sending visitor messages or private messages back and forth between the same two or three people.

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ (Post 51650)

Just because I am not does not mean I would be sad if my idea was used. I will probably become one once my car comes in, but maybe not (;)).

Oh nice! When's the ETA for your car? I was just joking by the way. :D

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ (Post 51650)

^--- You're not a Premium member though.

:p

I've often thought that only premium members should have avatars. I think more people would be willing to dish out the cash if that were the case.

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ (Post 51691)

Oh nice! When's the ETA for your car? I was just joking by the way. :D

Oh I know, just like playing along. My car should arrive in May, dealer had one I wanted so I did not have to order. :D
Frosty, you are right, not just avatars but "extras," I know you get more with the premium membership, but locking down things everyone wants will net you more. Though many times forums prefer the premium members to be those who are going to be their long term, so those willing to pay will not to just have extra features.

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 51602)

Idea I thought about, how about having a chat room for premium members, will limit who can talk in it and help promote the site?

I like this idea too.

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Originally Posted by AK370Z (Post 47689)

I have to think what happens 6 months from now, a year from now, two years etc.... I have to take everything into consideration.

AK CAN SEE THE FUTURE!!! We are saved!

:worship: